While Charleston continues to attract many new residents, a segment of long-term locals and working families have faced pressures to relocate due to soaring costs of living, rapid real estate appreciation, and intense housing market inflation. The booming popularity of the coastal region has driven up property taxes, median home prices, and rental rates significantly faster than local wage growth. Additionally, localized traffic congestion and climate-related infrastructure challenges have prompted some residents to move toward more affordable suburban or inland areas.