/ Strategic Advantages / National Rankings

National Rankings

#1 Top City in the U.S. in 2023 - 11th consecutive year

#1 Top City in the U.S. in 2023 - 11th consecutive year

The South's Best City in 2023

The South's Best City in 2023

# 1 Hospital in South Carolina: MUSC – 2023 U.S. News & World Report

# 1 Hospital in South Carolina: MUSC – 2023 U.S. News & World Report

Charleston Is 2023’s 6th Best City to Start a Career – WalletHub Study

Charleston Is 2023’s 6th Best City to Start a Career – WalletHub Study

Charleston Named One of the Best Cities for Food in the U.S.

Charleston Named One of the Best Cities for Food in the U.S.

#1 Best Small City in the U.S. (11th Time in 12 years)

#1 Best Small City in the U.S. (11th Time in 12 years)

No. 2 Trending Destination in the United States

No. 2 Trending Destination in the United States

#1 Best Place to Retire in 2022

#1 Best Place to Retire in 2022

#1 Best South Carolina Beach in 2022 - Kiawah Island

#3 Top State for Doing Business in 2022

#3 Top State for Doing Business in 2022

#2 Top Small U.S. City for Travelers in 2021

#2 Top Small U.S. City for Travelers in 2021

The South’s Best Brewery in 2022 by Southern Living Readers

The South’s Best Brewery in 2022 by Southern Living Readers

2022 Minor League Team of the Year

2022 Minor League Team of the Year

#2 Best U.S. High School in 2022 - Third Straight Year

#2 Best U.S. High School in 2022 - Third Straight Year

2nd Best Place to Retire in 2021

2nd Best Place to Retire in 2021

#6 Best City to Start a Career in 2021

#6 Best City to Start a Career in 2021