The Town FilesLadson, South Carolina
Community in Berkeley County · population 15,550 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $234,900
- Household income
- $78,760
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 31.3
Ladson is a community of 15,550 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $234,900, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of South Carolina towns, more walkable than 90% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 75% of South Carolina towns.
How Ladson 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 Ladson is worth $234,900, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $78,760, which is more affordable than 69% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,785 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ladson | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,785 | $937 |
| Median household income | $78,760 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ladson
| People | Ladson | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 14.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Ladson
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 34.5°F. About 52.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ladson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1998 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 151 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 17, 1996.
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 Ladson itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Ladson
7 public schools with 5,521 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Middle | 6-8 | 943 | 14.5 |
| Ladson Elementary | PK-5 | 893 | 15.7 |
| Joseph R. Pye Elementary | PK-5 | 835 | 15.2 |
| College Park Elementary | PK-5 | 819 | 15.2 |
| College Park Middle | 6-8 | 692 | 15.7 |
| Sangaree Middle | 6-8 | 680 | 17.9 |
| Oakbrook Elementary | PK-5 | 659 | 15.0 |
Towns near Ladson
- Sangaree, SC1.9 mi · 7,781 people · home $251,800
- Summerville, SC4.1 mi · 50,915 people · home $328,100
- Goose Creek, SC5.8 mi · 45,946 people · home $306,000
- North Charleston, SC6.8 mi · 114,852 people · home $302,200
- Hanahan, SC8.2 mi · 20,325 people · home $374,800
- Charleston, SC14.8 mi · 150,227 people · home $509,700
- Moncks Corner, SC14.9 mi · 13,297 people · home $333,200
- Ravenel, SC17.6 mi · 2,542 people · home $238,700
Ladson questions
Is Ladson, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ladson scores better for retirees than 7% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 14%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Ladson?
The median owner-occupied home in Ladson is valued at $234,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,760, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,785 a month.
What is the weather like in Ladson?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Ladson get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ladson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1998. 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)