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Charleston, TN
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Charleston, TN
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 $72,208 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,864. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,478 business establishments, including 215 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charleston is $185,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,409. Median rent is $871/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Charleston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 432/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charleston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.