At a Glance
Median Income
$109,650
$39,808 per capita
Home Value
$361,300
Zillow: $337,123
Median Rent
$1,548/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
12.2% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charlestown residents earn a median household income of $109,650 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,808. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlestown is $361,300 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,123. Median rent is $1,548/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
38.2% of adults in Charlestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlestown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,037
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,741/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,650
Per Capita$39,808
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,300
Rent$1,548
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$337,123
Housing Units866
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,662/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Charlestown was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.