Rhode Island · Metropolitan Area
Charlestown is a small town in Rhode Island with a population of 1,648. Residents earn $113,281 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Charlestown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Charlestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Charlestown is $113,281, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Charlestown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Charlestown is $545,800, making it a premium housing market at 94% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Charlestown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,116 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Charlestown is a highly educated community — 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Charlestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,281 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,393 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,206 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,904 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,814 |
| County GDP | $9,768M |
| Restaurants | 466 |
| Healthcare | 350 |
| Retail | 493 |
| Manufacturing | 133 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,752 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $545,800 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $660,841 |
| Median List Price | $639,000 |
| Median List Price | $639,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $317 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 8.7% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,216 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,325 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,394 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,727 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,099 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,449 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,752 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,474/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 350 |
| Total Violent | 64.1/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.7/100K |
| Robbery | 12.8/100K |
| Assault | 25.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,115.7/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 282.1/100K |
| Theft | 807.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 25.7/100K |
| Arson | 12.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3781°N, 71.6266°W |
| County FIPS | 44009 |
Winner: Democrat by 15 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.7% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.33 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 350 |
| Restaurants | 466 |
| Retail Stores | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |