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Kiawah Island, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kiawah Island, SC (Charleston County) — Census median home value $1,723,200, county listing prices down about 10.6% over the past year. Market data for Kiawah Island houses and the broader area.
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Kiawah Island, SC is in Charleston County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Kiawah Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,196, with a median household income of $236,607. Census data puts Kiawah Island houses at a median value of $1,723,200 (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
Kiawah Island housing market
Kiawah Island is in Charleston County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kiawah Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,723,200
Population (Census ACS)
2,196
Median household income
$236,607
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
Kiawah Island market snapshot
Population
2,196
County
Charleston County
Median Household Income
$236,607
Median Home Value (city)
$1,723,200
Median Listing Price (Charleston County)
$714,950
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-10.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kiawah Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,723,200. 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
Kiawah Island has an estimated population of 2,196 and a median household income of $236,607, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kiawah Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -3381134% 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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County guide: Charleston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kiawah Island.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Charleston County and other South Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Folly Beach, Seabrook Island, Rockville, James Island, Hollywood, Meggett, Ravenel, Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, Adams Run, Isle of Palms, Lincolnville, Awendaw, McClellanville.
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Nearby city · ~10.9 mi
Hollywood market data
Nearby city · ~12.4 mi
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Nearby city · ~12.5 mi
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Sullivan's Island market data
Nearby city · ~17.1 mi
Mount Pleasant market data
Nearby city · ~17.5 mi
Adams Run market data
Nearby city · ~18.2 mi
Isle of Palms market data
Nearby city · ~22.1 mi
Lincolnville market data
Nearby city · ~27.6 mi
Awendaw market data
Nearby city · ~33.8 mi
McClellanville market data
Nearby city · ~47.4 mi
More South Carolina cities with market guides: Columbia, Rock Hill, Summerville, Goose Creek, Sumter, Florence, Greer, Spartanburg.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Charleston (~15.5 mi), Edisto Beach (~16.8 mi), North Charleston (~20.8 mi), Hanahan (~22.0 mi), Harbor Island (~26.3 mi), Goose Creek (~26.3 mi), Jacksonboro (~26.5 mi), Ladson (~27.3 mi), Summerville (~27.8 mi), Sangaree (~29.0 mi), Fripp Island (~32.1 mi), Cottageville (~32.9 mi), Pimlico (~33.9 mi), Ridgeville (~35.7 mi), Dale (~37.6 mi), Lobeco (~39.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Kiawah Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,196
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,723,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$236,607
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$714,950
Census place type
town
County
Charleston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.17 sq mi
Census GEOID
4538162
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 Kiawah Island
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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Common questions
Kiawah Island FAQ
What are houses worth in Kiawah Island, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kiawah Island at $1,723,200. Charleston County's current median listing price runs $714,950, down about 10.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Kiawah Island, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Kiawah Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,723,200. Active listing prices in Charleston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kiawah Island, SC?
Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kiawah Island's population at approximately 2,196.
What's the median rent in Kiawah Island, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kiawah Island at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Kiawah Island, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kiawah Island at approximately $236,607.
Is the Kiawah Island housing market growing?
Charleston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Kiawah Island, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kiawah Island's median home value at about 7.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -3381134% 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 Kiawah Island, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Charleston 01 for many Kiawah Island addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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