At a Glance
Median Income
$93,875
$60,539 per capita
Home Value
$672,300
Zillow: $1,062,593
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
316 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Charleston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charleston residents earn a median household income of $93,875 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,539. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charleston is $672,300 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,062,593. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Charleston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,387/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charleston has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population484
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,875
Per Capita$60,539
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
C+
Home Value$672,300
Rent
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$1,062,593
Housing Units181
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,387/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,719/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,491 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Charleston was founded in 1852.
The median home in Charleston was built in 1985.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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