Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Hanahan, SC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,220
Population
21,321
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Serene suburb just outside of historic Charleston
Suburban
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Convenient
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Industrial
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!
Explore the City
Walk along the wooden bridges to see waterfront views in Hanahan.
Relax and have a picnic at the John R. Bettis Boat Landing Park in Hanahan.
Dozens of residents love to participate in the annual Hanahan Holiday Parade.
Head downstairs from your apartment community for a morning coffee in Hanahan.
John R. Bettis Boat Landing Park has a nice boardwalk with lovely views of the reservoir in Hanahan.
The amphitheater at Hanahan Recreation Center hosts concerts and other public events throughout the year.
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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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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanahan, SC is $961 for a studio, $1,220 for one bedroom, $1,368 for two bedrooms, and $1,804 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanahan has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,220/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$2,227/month
1,442 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hanahan, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
779 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
923 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
923 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
793 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
793 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
- Cooper River Marina
- Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- Cypress Gardens
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Commuter Rail
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 June 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.