#CharlestonAgenda: Income Stagnation, SC's a Site Selection Magnet, Shovels and Rope, More Super Lawyers, Mexican Sushi, 3-D Printed Hearts, Peeps
Apr 17, 2019 10:34AM ● By Chris HaireMedian Family Income Remains Stagnant in Charleston Market: The Richmond Fed's April report shows zero quarter-to-quarter growth (Q3 2018-Q4 2018) for median family income for Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia. Year to year, all three metros show positive movement, with income up 7.09% in Greenville, 4.33% in Columbia, and 8.28% in Charleston. Non-business bankruptcies also continue to fall across the state.
Not surprising given the time of the year, new housing units were down in April, with Charleston falling -19.19%, Columbia dropping 0.8%, and Greenville plummeting 44.1%. Median home sales prices were also down for the three metros.Two good signs: unemployment continues to fall and the labor force rate continues to increase.
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