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Charlestown
  • Town in Indiana
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Louisville

Charlestown

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Clark County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Charlestown is a town in Indiana with a population of 7,859. Charlestown is in Clark County. Living in Charlestown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Charlestown and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Charlestown are above average.
    About Charlestown...
    Population
    7,859
    Town near
    Louisville
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $142,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $773
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      161.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      138.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      520.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Charlestown

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,987
    National
    $69,021
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