The welcoming community of Hanahan is proud of its excellent schools, lush parks, recreational advantages, and strong community spirit. Primarily a bedroom community for Charleston and North Charleston, this area has also attracted some top-flight companies and corporations. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center and other defense contracting companies also call Hanahan home. Rapid residential growth has greatly expanded the available housing selection, blending charming older properties with vibrant new construction. The city is just 30 minutes away from beaches, lakes, and historic Charleston and just 10 minutes from Charleston International Airport. Long recognized as a family-oriented community, the city takes a progressive approach to continued development that protects the outstanding quality of life.