City profile
Ladson, SC
Berkeley County · Population 16,140
Ladson is a town in Berkeley County, SC with about 16,140 residents and a typical home value near $235,000. It is 18 miles from Charleston, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
51°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$234,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,384
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Earthquake, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
9 mi to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
16,140
Black population
29.7%
County
Berkeley County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 16,140 residents
- Typical home value about $235,000
- 18 miles from Charleston, SC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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