Charlestown, MD

Charlestown, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Charlestown a Good Place to Live?

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 1.6% (56% 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 $331,762. 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.

Safety & Crime

Charlestown reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,077/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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