Charleston, WV

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.

3.6 /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 293 sunny days/yr

1,227 Violent Crime/100K 6,561 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$64,512 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$187,300 home value, $898/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,227 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

44.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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1 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Charleston, WV.

Name	Description
Fort Scammon	Marker is at the intersection of Mt. View Drive and Sheridan Circle, on the right when traveling east on Mt. View Drive.