Living in Hanahan, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanahan · Census data 2020–2024
Hanahan has 21,452 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $87,984 (27% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $374,800, the median rent is $1,412/month.
Hanahan at a glance
- Population
- 21,452
- Median age
- 36.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $87,984State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $374,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,412/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hanahan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Hanahan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanahan the median home value is $374,800, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,412 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,088 a month in housing costs.
Hanahan median household income
The median household income in Hanahan is $87,984 and the income per person is $41,915. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Hanahan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,671
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.66
Hanahan demographics
- Population
- 21,452
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 8,009
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanahan ›
Education in Hanahan
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Hanahan have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hanahan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Hanahan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan | 21,452 | $87,984 | $374,800 | $1,412 |
| North Charleston | 119,913 | $62,956 | $302,200 | $1,430 |
| Goose Creek | 48,078 | $88,178 | $306,000 | $1,690 |
| Charleston | 154,338 | $92,414 | $509,700 | $1,722 |
| Ladson | 16,140 | $78,760 | $234,900 | $1,785 |
| Sangaree | 8,681 | $77,673 | $251,800 | $1,419 |
| Lincolnville | 1,064 | $40,417 | $245,100 | — |
| Summerville | 51,654 | $81,046 | $328,100 | $1,526 |
| Mount Pleasant | 93,993 | $124,755 | $748,500 | $2,159 |
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What is the median household income in Hanahan, SC?
The median household income in Hanahan is $87,984, 27% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hanahan?
The median home value in Hanahan is $374,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Hanahan?
The median gross rent in Hanahan is $1,412 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Hanahan, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hanahan?
The median age in Hanahan is 36.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hanahan?
The average commute to work in Hanahan is 24 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hanahan?
The unemployment rate in Hanahan is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hanahan?
38.2% of adults in Hanahan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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