What are the schools like in Hanahan, SC?

Hanahan is served primarily by Berkeley 01. The district operates 26 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hanahan?

The median household income in Hanahan, SC is $79,305 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Hanahan, SC?

Hanahan has an average high temperature of 60.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Hanahan, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hanahan, SC affordable or expensive?

Hanahan's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hanahan is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $318,800 and the median rent is $1,290 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hanahan, SC?

Hanahan has a violent crime rate of 225.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1418.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hanahan, SC a Good Place to Live?

Hanahan is a small city of 20,731 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $79,305 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Hanahan stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hanahan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hanahan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.6

Hanahan's overall cost of living index is 99.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hanahan costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hanahan, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,290	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,305	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hanahan's violent crime rate is 225.2 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

225.2 /100k

Property Crime

1418.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hanahan is served primarily by Berkeley 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hanahan, SC	National Avg
School District	Berkeley 01	—
Elementary Schools	26	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hanahan sees average highs of 60.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hanahan, SC
Average High — January	60.2°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	55.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hanahan, SC	National Avg
Population	20,731	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hanahan

Hanahan, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29410

Hanahan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanahan, SC affordable or expensive?

Hanahan's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hanahan roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $318,800 and median rent is $1,290/month.

What is the crime rate in Hanahan, SC?

Hanahan's violent crime rate is 225.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1418.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hanahan?

Public schools in Hanahan are operated by Berkeley 01. The district has 26 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 37.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hanahan, SC a good place to live?

Hanahan, SC has a population of 20,731, a median household income of $79,305, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hanahan?

Hanahan averages 60.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hanahan?

Hanahan, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29410.

What is the population of Hanahan?

The population of Hanahan, South Carolina is 20,731 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hanahan?

Key numbers for living in Hanahan: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $318,800, median household income $79,305, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hanahan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.