Charleston, WV

Living in Charleston

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 71
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 13
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Schools 37
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Residents

48k Population -3.4k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
52% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$547 Median Monthly Rent +$104 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charleston

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54

Property Crime in Charleston

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump48%

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 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charleston, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charleston, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Charleston, WV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Charleston, WV

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St Francis Hospital
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Highland Hospital
4 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Charleston, WV

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Yeager Airport
3 miles, NE
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