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Charleston, IL
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Charleston, IL
At a Glance
How Charleston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charleston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charleston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charleston residents earn a median household income of $49,057 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,375. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,032 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charleston is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,885. Median rent is $819/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Charleston reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 420/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charleston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.