Charlton Heights, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
428 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$94,286 Median Income $27,685 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $90,245 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Charlton Heights, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,286
25% above
$27,685 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $90,245
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
46% above
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Charlton Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Charlton Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
125%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charlton Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Charlton Heights residents earn a median household income of $94,286 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,685. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Charlton Heights is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,245. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

49.2% of adults in Charlton Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charlton Heights has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population428
Median Age20.7 yrs
Density1,044/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,286
Per Capita$27,685
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$90,245
Housing Units134
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,973/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,050 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Charlton Heights was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.