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Charles Town, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
Charles Town, WV
At a Glance
How Charles Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charles Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charles Town a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charles Town residents earn a median household income of $94,830 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,494. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charles Town is $359,500 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,988. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Charles Town reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,215/100K. The murder rate is 16.2/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Charles Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charles Town has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.