Living in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Berkeley County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 202,786, part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Goose Creek, Hanahan, Moncks Corner.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,031/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $358K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Berkeley County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.