Living in Charlestown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charlestown · Census data 2020–2024
Charlestown has 6,320 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $202,188 (159% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $781,800, the median rent is $2,054/month.
Charlestown at a glance
- Population
- 6,320
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $202,188State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $781,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,054/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Charlestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 159% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 207% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Charlestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charlestown the median home value is $781,800, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,054 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,349 a month in housing costs.
Charlestown median household income
The median household income in Charlestown is $202,188 and the income per person is $95,822. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Charlestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,258
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.74
Charlestown demographics
- Population
- 6,320
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 2,236
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charlestown ›
Education in Charlestown
78% of adults 25 and older in Charlestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 39% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charlestown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Charlestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | 6,320 | $202,188 | $781,800 | $2,054 |
| Kimberton | 377 | $58,625 | $386,400 | — |
| East Whiteland | 14,774 | $147,460 | $637,000 | $2,233 |
| East Pikeland | 8,519 | $146,526 | $415,800 | $2,138 |
| West Pikeland | 4,038 | $226,071 | $652,600 | $1,814 |
| Phoenixville | 19,452 | $102,138 | $369,600 | $1,735 |
| Frazer | 3,389 | $141,801 | $611,700 | $2,139 |
| Schuylkill | 8,864 | $171,786 | $602,300 | $1,464 |
| Mont Clare | 2,313 | $91,397 | $339,400 | $2,297 |
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What is the median household income in Charlestown, PA?
The median household income in Charlestown is $202,188, 159% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Charlestown?
The median home value in Charlestown is $781,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Charlestown?
The median gross rent in Charlestown is $2,054 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Charlestown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 159% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 207% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Charlestown?
The median age in Charlestown is 43.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Charlestown?
The average commute to work in Charlestown is 25 minutes; 32.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charlestown?
The unemployment rate in Charlestown is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charlestown?
78% of adults in Charlestown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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