At a Glance
Median Income
$77,548
$30,938 per capita
Home Value
$191,200
Zillow: $298,157
Median Rent
$903/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
2,830/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Charlestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charlestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Charlestown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charlestown residents earn a median household income of $77,548 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,938. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,180 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlestown is $191,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,157. Median rent is $903/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Charlestown reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,830/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Charlestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlestown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,118
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,548
Per Capita$30,938
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$8,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$903
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$298,157
Housing Units3,329
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent12/100K
Property2,830/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary383/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Charlestown was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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