Other Services in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Metro Market Score 59.5 (Challenging), ranked #246 of 332 metros. 2,243 establishments, 10,950 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Charleston-North Charleston scores 59.5 on the Metro Market Score for other services, placing it in the lower half. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.
2,243 Other Services Firms in Charleston-North Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston vs South Carolina Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to South Carolina overall. The state ranks #10/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Charleston-North Charleston | SC Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.5 Challenging | 37.9 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #246 of 332 metros | #10 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Charleston-North Charleston
Other Services in Other South Carolina Metros
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Charleston-North Charleston's 59.5 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering South Carolina
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.