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Charleston, WV Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Isabelle R.

Is Charleston walkable?

Hey, Been living here since 2024. Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 1,227.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fa...

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Michael Peterson

Housing market in Charleston right now

Hello, I'm retired and Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Appreciate any input. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most f...

26 replies 22 upvotes housing
Michael Peterson

Considering Charleston vs Denver -help me decide

Hi all, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $898 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new devel...

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Nolan Richardson

Working remotely from Charleston

Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts.

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Olivia Bennett

Cost of living reality check -Charleston

I'm originally from Omaha and You can expect to pay around $898 for rent here. The median home value here is around $187,300, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up.

7 replies 24 upvotes housing
Roy R.

Living in Charleston -the reality

First post here. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Miles Jimenez

Planning a move to Charleston -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 44-year-old contractor and Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 1,227.0 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,918 people. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around avera...

12 replies 21 upvotes moving
Ariana Cook

Rent vs buy in Charleston -what makes sense?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 1,227.0 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $898 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certai...

0 replies 15 upvotes housing
Olivia Bennett

Best coffee shops in Charleston?

So, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $187,300 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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indygirl2025

Moving to Charleston with kids -good idea?

Alright, Household incomes average around $64,512 in Charleston. Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. There's ...

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Isabelle R.

How is Charleston for outdoor activities?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,918 people. With a population of 47,918, Charleston is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $64,...

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Michael Hernandez

Best areas to explore in Charleston?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,918 people. The median home value here is around $187,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $187,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Aaliyah Cook

Rent in Charleston getting crazy

Hey folks, Just moved here 5 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 1,227.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,918 people. Cost of living is definitely ...

8 replies 24 upvotes housing
Olivia Bennett

Housing in Charleston compared to San Francisco

Hi all, I've been here for 11 years and Household incomes average around $64,512 in Charleston. Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 1,227.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts?

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Hunter Chavez

Is Charleston good for remote workers?

So, Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,918 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or ...

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Brooklyn

Is public transit usable in Charleston?

You can expect to pay around $898 for rent here. The median home value here is around $187,300, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? ...

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Michael Peterson

Is it worth buying in Charleston?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Charleston? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

2 replies 5 upvotes housing
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