South Charleston, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
South Charleston, WV
At a Glance
How South Charleston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Charleston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Charleston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Charleston residents earn a median household income of $59,616 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,898. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Charleston is $144,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,312. Median rent is $857/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
South Charleston reports 489 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,550/100K.
Education
35.3% of adults in South Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Charleston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.