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Charleston
  • Town in West Virginia
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Charleston

#1 in Best Places to Live in Kanawha County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
    Charleston is a town in West Virginia with a population of 49,055. Charleston is in Kanawha County and is one of the best places to live in West Virginia. Living in Charleston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Charleston there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Charleston and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Charleston are above average.
    Population
    49,055
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $157,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $800
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      462.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      59.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      90.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      764.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,454.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      419.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Charleston

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,101
    National
    $69,021
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