Charleston, WV
West Virginia · Kanawha County · Charleston Metro
Charleston is a mid-size city in West Virginia with a population of 47,918. Residents earn $64,512 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
47,918
Population
1,526/sq mi density
$64,512
Median Income
$45,967 per capita
$187,300
Home Value
$158,399 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
543
Violent Crime/100K
3,148 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,512 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,300 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghost Towns Near Charleston, WV
1 ghost towns and abandoned settlements in the region.
| Ghost Town | State |
|---|---|
| Michigan | West Virginia |