West Side, Charleston, WV
Living in West Side
Bikeability
65
Walkability
74
Commute
91
Public Transit
74
Affordability
100
Public Safety
16
Airports
4
Hospitals
37
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
-1.1k (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$28k
Median Household Income
-$5.4k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$80k
Median Home Value
-$6.9k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$533
Median Monthly Rent
+$114 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Side
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in West Side
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Side
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Side, Charleston, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Side, Charleston, WV
Blvd Adventist Academy
1 miles, SE
Charleston Montessori Inc
1 miles, E
Bible Center School
2 miles, SW
Charleston Catholic High School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Side, Charleston, WV
University of Charleston
3 miles, SE
West Virginia State University
6 miles, W
Strayer University-West Virginia
16 miles, NW
Marshall University
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Side, Charleston, WV
St Francis Hospital
2 miles, SE
Charleston Area Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Charleston Surgical Hospital
2 miles, SE
Thomas Memorial Hospital
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Side, Charleston, WV
Yeager Airport
4 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
49 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
77 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
100 miles, NE