At a Glance
Median Income
$113,281
$81,393 per capita
Home Value
$545,800
Zillow: $660,841
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
614/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 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+
3.7 / 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 $113,281 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,393. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% 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 $660,841. 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 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 614/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,648
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,281
Per Capita$81,393
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
B+
Home Value$545,800
Rent$1,216
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$660,841
Housing Units1,667
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property614/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Charlestown was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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