The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29456 sells for about $320,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 29456 — Ladson
The 29456 housing market is currently characterized by moderate price growth and a rising vacancy rate, suggesting a cooling trend. While home values remain stable near $320,000, the 8.5% vacancy rate and increased inventory indicate that demand is softening. Buyers and investors should approach this market with caution, focusing on property-specific fundamentals.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Charleston urban core, though investors should exercise caution due to current vacancy trends.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 29456
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Ladson area are generally consistent with regional averages for suburban Charleston, though specific neighborhood variations exist.
Schools serving the area are part of the Charleston 01 School District, with ratings generally ranging from 2 to 3 out of 10 on standardized metrics.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to the South Carolina Lowcountry, necessitating standard flood insurance considerations for many properties.
Ladson benefits from its proximity to the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, with ongoing residential development and access to major regional employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Berkeley and Dorchester counties, with rates determined by local millage and applicable homestead exemptions.
Residents typically commute via I-26 toward the Charleston employment core, with travel times varying significantly based on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area offers access to local parks and is within a short drive of regional shopping centers and outdoor recreational facilities in the Charleston metro area.
The rental market shows signs of softening with an 8.5% vacancy rate, suggesting increased competition for landlords and potential pressure on rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Charleston-North Charleston industrial and service sectors, including logistics and manufacturing.
Primary transit is via highway corridors, specifically I-26, which serves as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion to accommodate the growing population of the Charleston metro area.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and standard county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including hurricane and flood risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens4.57.7 mi
- North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center4.59.9 mi
- Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens4.618.9 mi
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum4.818.1 mi
- Credit One Stadium4.614.8 mi
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens4.57.7 mi
- Cypress Gardens4.810 mi
- Middleton Place4.76.4 mi
- Riverfront Park4.711.8 mi
- Firefly Distillery4.611 mi
- Charleston City Market4.517.7 mi
- Rainbow Row4.618.2 mi
- Angel Oak Tree4.718.9 mi
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens4.57.7 mi
- Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens4.618.9 mi
- Cypress Gardens4.810 mi
- Riverfront Park4.711.8 mi
- Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark4.63.2 mi
- Gahagan Park4.63.6 mi
- Central Creek Park4.84.1 mi
- Safe Harbor Charleston City4.617.2 mi
- St. Johns Yacht Harbor4.617.2 mi
- Carolina Yacht Club4.718.3 mi
- Seabreeze Marina4.416.5 mi
- The Harborage at Ashley Marina4.516.9 mi
- Topgolf Charleston4.19.9 mi
- The Golf Club At Wescott Plantation43.4 mi
- Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club410.3 mi
- Crowfield Golf Club4.22.1 mi
- Legend Oaks Golf Club3.47.7 mi
- Tanger Outlets Charleston4.59.5 mi
- Northwoods Mall4.14.9 mi
- Harris Teeter4.65.4 mi
- Coastal Carolina Flea Market4.20.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at The Market at Cane Bay4.58.1 mi
- Charleston International Airport4.47.9 mi
- The Club CHS4.28.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Hosts the Coastal Carolina Fair and various regional events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.