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Charleston, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
Charleston, WV
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 $64,512 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,967. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charleston is $187,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,399. Median rent is $898/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Charleston reports 1,227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,561/100K. The murder rate is 17.8/100K.
Education
44.1% of adults in Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charleston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.