Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Charleston is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 816. Residents earn $72,208 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Charleston receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Charleston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Charleston is $72,208, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Charleston is $185,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Charleston is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,347 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Charleston enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,208 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,864 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,258 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,478 |
| County GDP | $6,669M |
| Restaurants | 215 |
| Healthcare | 251 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 108 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,429 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $185,000 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $361,409 |
| Median List Price | $391,950 |
| Median List Price | $391,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.7% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,429 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,765/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 251 |
| Total Violent | 149.7/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 149.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,347.3/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 748.5/100K |
| Theft | 449.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 149.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.6 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2857°N, 84.7608°W |
| County FIPS | 47011 |
Winner: Republican by 58.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.2% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 251 |
| Restaurants | 215 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |