South Charleston, WV Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
43 Replies
62 Upvotes
Lori C.

South Charleston is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $144,800 on average. Median household income is $59,616, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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tampakid2023

Living in South Charleston -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 13,594 people. The median home value here is around $144,800, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match you...

0 replies 13 upvotes living
tampakid2023

Unpopular opinion about South Charleston

I'm a 37-year-old restaurant manager and Crime rate is something to consider -South Charleston sits at 841.1 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 13,594 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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milwaukee_violet

South Charleston is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $144,800, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 21.4%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has inves...

3 replies 7 upvotes living
born_greyson38

Is it worth buying in South Charleston?

Hello, Median household income is $59,616, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $59,616 in South Charleston. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young s...

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tampakid2023

Considering South Charleston vs Miami -help me decide

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2012. Household incomes average around $59,616 in South Charleston. The median home value here is around $144,800, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

2 replies 6 upvotes moving
tampakid2023

Anyone else love living in South Charleston?

Hey, Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 13,594 people. Crime rate is something to consider -South Charleston sits at 841.1 per 100K. Rent is about $857/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to....

2 replies 7 upvotes living
Lori C.

Best neighborhoods in South Charleston

I'm a 23-year-old HR manager and Crime rate is something to consider -South Charleston sits at 841.1 per 100K. Rent is about $857/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene...

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Lori C.

Considering South Charleston vs Salt Lake City -help me decide

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 21.4%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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