Isle of Palms, SC Overview

Growing in popularity as a residential and resort island, the city of Isle of Palms features six miles of wide, white-sand beach.  Newcomers to the Charleston metropolitan area will want to explore Isle of Palms for its lovely homes but also for its summer beach vacation appeal.  Thousands of visitors from near and far flock to the island for sand, surf, and relaxation.  The world-famous Wild Dunes resort nestles at the northeast end of the island, offering premier amenities that include Tom Fazio-designed golf courses.  The Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor is one of the finest marinas on the entire Eastern seaboard. Charleston's urban amenities are just around the corner, but the island supports a pleasing variety of commercial conveniences including shops, restaurants, and services.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -1%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,022.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.257
Households w/ Children 20%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 41%
Median Year in Residency 3.99

Housing Inventory

Isle of Palms, SC Housing Inventory 2,419 419 1,590 2,419 419

Market Overview

129 listings with an estimated median price of $1,785,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 1
$100K - 200K 7
$200K - 300K 2
$300K - 400K 4
$400K - 500K 3
$500K - 600K 1
$600K - 700K 1
$700K - 800K 4
$800K - 900K 9
$900K - 1M 2
$1M - Max 95
Property Type Count
Single Family 113
Rental 3
Lots and Land 15
Multi Family 1

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Isle of Palms, SC Population Demographics

Total: 4,534

Households:2,009

Median Age: 56.19

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Isle of Palms, SC Temperature

Weather Risk

Isle of Palms, SC Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Isle of Palms, SC Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Isle of Palms, SC Highest Education Level Attained 611 96 335 29 0 952 1,518 611 96 335 29 0 952 1,518

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Isle of Palms, SC Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $102,185)

Isle of Palms, SC Income by dollar range 88 85 37 75 74 35 59 25 47 100 165 193 246 135 235 229 98 83

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$713
One Bedroom
$818
Two Bedroom
$973
Three Bedroom
$1,290
Four Bedroom
$1,665

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Isle of Palms, SC Crime

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