Charleston, SC

First established in 1670, Charleston, SC or “The Holy City” is a colorful mix of cobblestone streets, historically preserved buildings, and gourmet Southern Cuisine.  Charleston is located on a peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, and has a population of just over 100,000 (on the peninsula alone).  The Charleston metro area, also referred to as the Tri-County Area, encompasses three counties:  Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester.  The population for this area is approximately 555,000 residents.

One of the main reasons people move to Charleston is for the wonderful, warm climate.  With an average temperature of 81.5 in July and 47.8 in January, outdoor activities seem to be the norm in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.  Whether combing the beaches for seashells, golfing at over 35 championship golf courses, shopping downtown at the market, or spending an evening at the Dock Street Theatre… you can be assured that every day is an adventure.

Charleston has long been considered the cultural capital of the South. The performing arts are well represented here with a symphony orchestra, community theater groups, and several ballet companies. The Gibbes Museum of Art and numerous art galleries display the city's impressive appreciation for visual pleasures. The abundant examples of architectural preservation, showing the city's longstanding heritage of building excellence and craftsmanship, also bear witness to this esthetic awareness.