James Island is the most developed of the three islands and the opening of the James Island Connector has made it a more convenient and desirable place to live than ever before. Most of the James Island neighborhoods have a combination of moderate to upscale homes. As with many of the Charleston communities, waterfront property is in high demand.

Johns Island has been considered largely rural and undeveloped, but as Charleston continues to grow, more people are expressing an interest in this pristine rural property. Johns Island is famous for its vegetable farms, and fresh produce is sold at roadside stands. Just beyond Johns Island are the private resort communities of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island.

Folly Beach has gained in popularity with the opening of the James Island Connector. Now you can live at Folly Beach and be to historic Charleston in about 15 minutes. Dwellings, range from modest beach homes, many with apartments, to grand-scale single family dwellings. Folly Beach has some of the best surfing in the area.