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Isle of Palms, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Isle of Palms, SC (Charleston County) — Census median home value $1,192,200, county listing prices down about 10.6% over the past year. Market data for Isle of Palms houses and the broader area.
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Isle of Palms, SC is in Charleston County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Isle of Palms and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,350, with a median household income of $148,029. Census data puts Isle of Palms houses at a median value of $1,192,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Charleston County's current median listing price runs $714,950, down about 10.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Isle of Palms housing market
Isle of Palms is in Charleston County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Isle of Palms and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,192,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,350
Median household income
$148,029
County price trend (2025)
2.3% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Isle of Palms market snapshot
Population
4,350
County
Charleston County
Median Household Income
$148,029
Median Home Value (city)
$1,192,200
Median Listing Price (Charleston County)
$714,950
Median Gross Rent
$3,236/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-10.6%
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What makes Isle of Palms different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Isle of Palms's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,192,200. Separately, Charleston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $714,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Charleston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Isle of Palms has an estimated population of 4,350 and a median household income of $148,029, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Isle of Palms's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Isle of Palms
County guide: Charleston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Isle of Palms.
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Nearby communities include Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Awendaw, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, McClellanville, Hollywood, Lincolnville, Ravenel, Rockville, Seabrook Island, Meggett, Adams Run.
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Nearby city · ~29.6 mi
Meggett market data
Nearby city · ~30.4 mi
Adams Run market data
Nearby city · ~35.0 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Charleston (~12.9 mi), Hanahan (~16.9 mi), North Charleston (~19.8 mi), Goose Creek (~19.9 mi), Pimlico (~23.7 mi), Ladson (~25.0 mi), Sangaree (~26.8 mi), Summerville (~28.4 mi), Moncks Corner (~30.5 mi), Jamestown (~33.5 mi), Pinopolis (~33.7 mi), Bonneau (~37.1 mi), Ridgeville (~37.8 mi), Bonneau Beach (~38.3 mi), Edisto Beach (~38.9 mi), Jacksonboro (~42.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Isle of Palms data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,350
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,192,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$148,029
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$3,236
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$714,950
Census place type
city
County
Charleston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.44 sq mi
Census GEOID
4536115
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Isle of Palms
Schools
Charleston 01 — 82 schools, 49,929 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Charleston addresses may be served by Charleston 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Isle of Palms FAQ
What are houses worth in Isle of Palms, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Isle of Palms at $1,192,200. Charleston County's current median listing price runs $714,950, down about 10.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Isle of Palms, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Isle of Palms, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,192,200. Active listing prices in Charleston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Isle of Palms, SC?
Isle of Palms houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Charleston County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Isle of Palms, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Isle of Palms's population at approximately 4,350.
What's the median rent in Isle of Palms, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Isle of Palms at approximately $3,236 per month.
What is the median household income in Isle of Palms, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Isle of Palms at approximately $148,029.
Is the Isle of Palms housing market growing?
Charleston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Isle of Palms, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Isle of Palms's median home value at about 8.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Isle of Palms, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Charleston 01 for many Isle of Palms addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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