Charles City, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Charles City County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
36 Population 13/sq mi density
$211,875 Median Income $59,569 per capita
61°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Charles City, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$211,875
182% above
$59,569 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
65.2%
93% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Charles City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Charles City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
282%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
193%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charles City a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Charles City residents earn a median household income of $211,875 , which is 182% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,569. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 237 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Education

65.2% of adults in Charles City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charles City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population36
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$211,875
Per Capita$59,569
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$285,209
Housing Units29
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,317/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation59 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Charles City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.