Downtown, Charleston, WV
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
72
Walkability
90
Commute
90
Public Transit
76
Affordability
100
Public Safety
15
Airports
4
Hospitals
37
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.1k
Population
-383 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
34%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household34%
Householder living alone58%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$23k
Median Household Income
+$77 (2010–19)
64%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$95k
Median Home Value
-$8.9k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$460
Median Monthly Rent
+$103 (2010–19)
23%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump40%
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 Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Charleston, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Charleston, WV
Sacred Heart Grade School
0 miles, SE
Charleston Catholic High School
0 miles, S
Charleston Montessori Inc
1 miles, NW
Blvd Adventist Academy
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Charleston, WV
University of Charleston
2 miles, SE
West Virginia State University
7 miles, W
Strayer University-West Virginia
17 miles, NW
Appalachian Bible College
42 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Charleston, WV
St Francis Hospital
0 miles, NE
Charleston Area Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Charleston Surgical Hospital
1 miles, S
Highland Hospital
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Charleston, WV
Yeager Airport
3 miles, NE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
50 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
75 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
100 miles, NE