Hanahan, SC

Hanahan, South Carolina

Introduction to Hanahan, South Carolina

Hanahan, South Carolina is 13 miles N of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 157 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Charleston county. The city is part of the Charleston - North Charleston metro area. The population of Hanahan is 12,937.

Hanahan History

The city of Hanahan is situated in Berkeley County, which was founded in 1682. The region's population was estimated at 13,818 from the 2005 census. The CSX Railroad has a main north-south track which runs through Hanahan's west city limit. The region was incorporated as a city in the year 1972.

Hanahan and nearby Attractions

• Madeline Carol Gallery
• North Woods Community Park
• Highland Terrace Liberty Park
• Congressional Medal of Honor Museum
• Fain's RV Park
• Hanahan Recreation & Park Department

Things To Do In Hanahan

There are many interesting sightseeing spots in and around Hanahan. You can enjoy an excursion with your family to these nearby places. The city also has several parks and many restaurant and cafes which you can enjoy with friends and family members.

Hanahan Transportation

Charleston AFB/International is the nearest international airport to the city.

Hanahan Higher Education

Some of the institutes of higher education are Charleston Southern University, Trident Technical College, and College of Charleston.

High Points

Hanahan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 18%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Hanahan, SC

Comparing Hanahan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hanahan Almanac

Hanahan Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hanahan Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hanahan, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hanahan High Schools (2004)

HANAHAN HIGH
6015 MURRAY DR
843-820-3710
Serves 856 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Hanahan Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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