Charleston metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Kiawah Island, SC
$3,195,000Median listing price
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About Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island (about 1,800 residents) is a private, gated luxury resort island in Charleston County with ten miles of beach, five golf courses — including the Ocean Course, which has hosted the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup — plus tennis, the Beachwalker County Park, and 30+ miles of bike trails through maritime forest. Most owners are second-home or vacation-rental buyers; the island operates like a high-end private club community with its own town government. Wildlife (alligators, bobcats, dolphins strand-feeding) is a daily sight.
Home prices in Kiawah Island
The median listing price in Kiawah Island is $3,195,000.
Top places in Kiawah Island
- The Ocean Course
- Beachwalker Park and ten miles of beach
- Night Heron Park and nature programs
- Kiawah's 30+ miles of biking trails
- Dolphin strand-feeding at Captain Sam's Inlet
Commuting from Kiawah Island
- Bohicket Road to Main Road puts downtown Charleston about 40–50 minutes away — residents accept the drive as the price of seclusion.
Kiawah Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kiawah Island, SC?
The median listing price in Kiawah Island is $3,195,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Kiawah Island, SC?
Bohicket Road to Main Road puts downtown Charleston about 40–50 minutes away — residents accept the drive as the price of seclusion.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.