The Town FilesHanahan, South Carolina
City in Berkeley County · population 20,325 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $374,800
- Household income
- $87,984
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.6
Hanahan is a city of 20,325 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $374,800, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better transit than 91% of South Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 89% of South Carolina towns, more of a college town than 88% of South Carolina towns.
How Hanahan ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hanahan is worth $374,800, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $87,984, which is more affordable than 25% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,412 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hanahan | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,412 | $937 |
| Median household income | $87,984 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hanahan
| People | Hanahan | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Hanahan
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hanahan since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 11, 1960 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 143 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 26, 2013.
Severe weather in Berkeley County since 1996
Berkeley County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Berkeley County
Berkeley County had 66,943 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,211 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Hanahan itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Hanahan
6 public schools with 4,185 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan High | 9-12 | 1,048 | 16.4 |
| Hanahan Elementary | PK-5 | 998 | 16.9 |
| Hanahan Middle | 6-8 | 781 | 16.6 |
| Bowen's Corner Elementary | PK-5 | 762 | 16.6 |
| Lowcountry Acceleration Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 462 | 51.3 |
| Learn4Life High School-Charleston (charter) | 9-12 | 134 | 33.5 |
Towns near Hanahan
- North Charleston, SC3.8 mi · 114,852 people · home $302,200
- Goose Creek, SC4.4 mi · 45,946 people · home $306,000
- Charleston, SC7.3 mi · 150,227 people · home $509,700
- Ladson, SC8.2 mi · 15,550 people · home $234,900
- Sangaree, SC10.0 mi · 7,781 people · home $251,800
- Summerville, SC11.5 mi · 50,915 people · home $328,100
- Mount Pleasant, SC11.6 mi · 90,801 people · home $748,500
- James Island, SC14.0 mi · 11,621 people · home $508,600
Hanahan questions
Is Hanahan, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hanahan scores better for retirees than 49% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 7%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Hanahan?
The median owner-occupied home in Hanahan is valued at $374,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,984, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,412 a month.
What is the weather like in Hanahan?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Hanahan get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hanahan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 11, 1960. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)