Hanahan

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Hanahan, SC Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,183

Population

21,321

Renter Mix

38% Rent

Serene suburb just outside of historic Charleston

Suburban Convenient Industrial Quiet

Hanahan is the perfect homey town to put down roots in South Carolina. Goose Creek Reservoir, stemming from Cooper River, takes up a large portion of the city, and even more water can be found southeast of town. What body of water, you ask?

The Charleston Harbor, of course! Hanahan is most popular for its unbeatable proximity to North Charleston and the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. In just a short drive, enjoy beautiful waterfront views, top-notch restaurants, picturesque architecture, and historic cobblestone streets. Sounds delightful, right?

History looms just outside of Hanahan, a peaceful suburb you’re sure to love. The city is near popular shopping spots like Northwoods Mall, and there are plenty of great apartments, houses, and townhomes to choose from in Hanahan!

Demographics

Median Household Income

$80,835

Average: $94,942

Education

6,041

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

10,948

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Hanahan has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanahan, SC is $958 for a studio, $1,210 for one bedroom, $1,384 for two bedrooms, and $1,809 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanahan has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,210/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$2,320/month
1,572 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,357/month
1,547 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Hanahan, SC

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Bowen's Corner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

779 Students

Hanahan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

923 Students

Hanahan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

793 Students

Hanahan High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,040 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
  • Cooper River Marina
  • Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • Cypress Gardens
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.