Isle of Palms

Charleston, SC Area Real Estate

Bordered by pristine beaches and a network of marsh creeks, the barrier island of Isle of Palms has been a vacation spot since the late 19th century when it was only accessible by ferry. In 1929, a bridge was built, which opened up the island to more than just local residents. Discover the beauty that is only a 20-min drive from Charleston. Isle of Palms is indeed among the amazing coastal towns in South Carolina.

Schools

• $15,039 Isle of Palms public schools spend per student
• $12,383 The average school expenditure in the U.S.
• Isle of Palms schools spend $15,039 per student (The US average is $12,383).
• There are 14 pupils per teacher, 689 students per librarian, and 344 children per counselor.
• The school ranking in Isle of Palms is in one of the top.

Entertainment

There are plenty of things one can find to enjoy in the Isle of Palms. With its beautiful beach sights, it seems like the town is endless in size. Besides boasting one of Charleston's most beautiful beaches, Isle of Palms has plenty more to entertain.

• Parks and variety of shopping centers
• Restaurants in all styles
• Kayaking
• Canoeing and sailing
• Boating and fishing
• Golf - if you are a golf lover, you will love the golf courses on Isle of Palms
• Tennis - clay and hard court surfaces available

Health

• 98.9 The annual Health Cost Index for the Isle of Palms area. 100 is the US average.
• There are 478 physicians per 100,000 population in Isle of Palms.
• The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
• The annual Health Cost Index for the Isle of Palms area is 98.9 while the US average is 100. (lower-better)