Downtown Charleston vs The Peninsula

Charleston, SC Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Charleston's median sale price is $1.6M, about $377k (32%) more than The Peninsula's $1.2M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Charleston
$1.6M median
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Neighborhood B
The Peninsula
$1.2M median
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Downtown Charleston
Metric
The Peninsula
$1.6M
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Median Price
$1.2M
Downtown Charleston
Median Price
100%
The Peninsula
Median Price
76%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Charleston or The Peninsula more expensive?

Downtown Charleston has a median home price of $1.6M and The Peninsula is $1.2M. The Peninsula is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Charleston or The Peninsula?

Downtown Charleston has no school rating on file and The Peninsula has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Charleston has no Walk Score on file. The Peninsula has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.