Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Ladson
Ladson, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,503
Population
17,281
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Get the small-town environment just minutes outside Charleston
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Fair
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Golf
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Follow I-26 about 16 miles northwest of Charleston and you’ll discover the charming town of Ladson. In addition to short commutes into the city, Ladson provides natural beauty and a busy shopping district. It is located near Charleston Southern University, a private Southern Baptist liberal arts school. Ladson is home to Exchange Park, a large events center that hosts the Coastal Carolina Fair every October.
Apartments in Ladson provide a cozy setting near Francis Marion National Forest and within easy access of some of the region’s most famous beaches, including Folly Beach, less than 30 miles away. Residents are also close to Joint Base Charleston, home to the 628th Air Base Wing. In addition to the shops and restaurants located along State Road S-8-62, the Coastal Carolina Flea Market, located off Market Road, provides more than 1,000 booths and is considered the Charleston area’s only true flea market.
Explore the City
Downtown Summerville is a draw for Ladson nieghbors.
Ladson Piggly Wiggly is convenient grocery spot.
New developments have popped up all over Ladson.
Two Keys Tavern pool tables offer fun and a social life option in Ladson.
Discover nature and friendly wildlife at Sangaree Duck Park in Summerville, SC.
Enjoy some live music in the park near Ladson.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,466
Average: $84,531
Education
3,206
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,263
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ladson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ladson, SC is $1,397 for a studio, $1,501 for one bedroom, $1,677 for two bedrooms, and $2,007 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ladson has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,501/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$2,396/month
1,691 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,060/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ladson, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
823 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
833 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
851 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
595 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,006 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
714 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
826 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
- Colonial Dorchester 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 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.