Living in Ladson, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ladson · Census data 2020–2024
Ladson has 16,140 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $78,760 (14% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $234,900, the median rent is $1,785/month.
Ladson at a glance
- Population
- 16,140
- Median age
- 31.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $78,760State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $234,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,785/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ladson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ladson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ladson the median home value is $234,900, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,785 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,472 a month in housing costs.
Ladson median household income
The median household income in Ladson is $78,760 and the income per person is $36,541. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Ladson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,196
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.79
Ladson demographics
- Population
- 16,140
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 5,777
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ladson ›
Education in Ladson
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Ladson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ladson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Ladson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Goose Creek | 48,078 | $88,178 | $306,000 | $1,690 |
| North Charleston | 119,913 | $62,956 | $302,200 | $1,430 |
| Hanahan | 21,452 | $87,984 | $374,800 | $1,412 |
| Pimlico | 1,765 | $137,070 | $414,100 | — |
| Ridgeville | 1,740 | $55,637 | $181,800 | $1,393 |
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What is the median household income in Ladson, SC?
The median household income in Ladson is $78,760, 14% 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 Ladson?
The median home value in Ladson is $234,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Ladson?
The median gross rent in Ladson is $1,785 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Ladson, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Ladson?
The median age in Ladson is 31.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ladson?
The average commute to work in Ladson is 31 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ladson?
The unemployment rate in Ladson is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ladson?
19.8% of adults in Ladson 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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