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Historic Charleston

The historic peninsula of Charleston is one of the most famous areas to visit and live in the country. Charleston proper encompasses the downtown area and the closest surrounding areas near the peninsula. Charleston is a larger medium-sized coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of South Carolina. Charleston is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. One thing noticeable about Charleston, although not a huge city, is that it has a large population of people who are young, single, educated, and upwardly-mobile career starters.

Neighborhoods

With a population of 137,566 people and 41 constituent neighborhoods, Charleston is the second largest community in South Carolina. Homes range from charming bungalows and Charleston singles to modern condos and antebellum mansions overlooking the Charleston Harbor. You can expect to pay premium prices in the city within the zip codes of 29401 and 29403 but it is very worth it if you can swing it. Charleston has been ranked as the #1 place for young professionals to live in all of the Charleston Tri-county. Charleston is also ranked #23 nationally as the best city for retirees to buy a home.

Lifestyle

Downtown Charleston is known for its historic homes, cobblestone streets, old theaters, swanky steakhouses, local seafood eateries, historic buildings, The Market shopping area, The Battery, it's many parks and gardens, art galleries and antique shops, carriage tours, shopping on King Street, boutique hotels, many new river view apartment and condo buildings, The Joe Baseball Stadium, The Citadel, and the SC Aquarium. As a resident, there is much to do and experience in this charming historic city. It is one of the most walkable residential areas of Charleston county.