Moving to or from North Charleston?
South Carolina's third-largest city and Charleston's industrial northern neighbor — home to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner assembly plant, the former Charleston Naval Shipyard redevelopment (Navy Yard at Noisette), and Charleston International Airport.
- 120,000 City population
- 810,000 Metro area
- 1972 Founded
- Charleston Metro / Berkeley County Region
Why people move to North Charleston.
- Being South Carolina's third-largest city
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner assembly plant
- Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- Former Charleston Naval Shipyard (closed 1996, now redeveloped)
- Riverfront Park and waterfront access
- Coastal Carolina Fair
Boeing chose North Charleston for its second 787 Dreamliner assembly line (opened 2011) — the first time Boeing had built a major aircraft outside Washington State. The North Charleston plant assembles 787s destined for customers worldwide, with a massive campus that employs over 6,500 people. The selection made North Charleston one of the fastest-growing industrial employment hubs in the Southeast.
Where people live in North Charleston.
A quick guide to North Charleston's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Park Circle
Walkable historic neighborhood with revitalized character
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The Navy Yard at Noisette
Former naval shipyard redeveloped as mixed-use community
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North Park
Family-oriented residential
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Liberty Hill
Historic African-American neighborhood
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Hanahan (adjacent)
Separate city with newer suburban development
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Goose Creek-adjacent
Blending into Goose Creek with similar character
Where people spend their time in North Charleston.
- Riverfront Park North Charleston
- Boeing 787 plant (no public tours) Central North Charleston
- H.L. Hunley Confederate Submarine Former Navy Yard
- Coliseum & Performing Arts Center Central North Charleston
- Park Circle Business District Park Circle
- Cougar Point Golf Course Central North Charleston
Planning a North Charleston move.
- Hurricane risk is real in the Charleston metro; hurricane insurance and wind coverage needed
- Boeing's production cycles drive housing demand; significant aerospace workforce
- Flood risk affects many properties; check FEMA flood maps
- North Charleston offers more affordable alternatives to Charleston's historic peninsula
Moving in North Charleston: FAQ.
Is North Charleston safer than downtown Charleston?
Crime rates in North Charleston have historically run higher than Charleston proper, though they vary significantly by neighborhood. Park Circle and Navy Yard areas are generally stable. Some older urban neighborhoods have concerns. Research specific addresses carefully. Charleston and North Charleston are separate cities with different police and government.
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