Charlestown, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Washington County County
Charlestown, RI
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 $113,281 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,393. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlestown is $545,800 , 94% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $703,140. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Charlestown reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 416/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Charlestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlestown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). 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.