Living in Charleston, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charleston · Census data 2020–2024
Charleston has 936 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $49,286 (39% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $238,000, the median rent is $979/month.
Charleston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Charleston at a glance
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 58.4State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $49,286State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $238,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Charleston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Charleston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charleston the median home value is $238,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,210 a month in housing costs.
Charleston median household income
The median household income in Charleston is $49,286 and the income per person is $36,121. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Charleston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 617
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.02
Charleston demographics
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 37.7%
- Households
- 464
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charleston ›
Education in Charleston
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Charleston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charleston
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Charleston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 936 | $49,286 | $238,000 | $979 |
| Morgan | 827 | $91,250 | $311,300 | $1,112 |
| Brownington | 1,144 | $75,556 | $193,800 | $745 |
| Holland | 790 | $60,729 | $209,400 | $1,330 |
| Westmore | 465 | $87,188 | $330,000 | $1,050 |
| Derby | 4,537 | $80,250 | $225,000 | $1,096 |
| Island Pond | 852 | $46,214 | $145,800 | $775 |
| Derby Center | 693 | $58,250 | $196,600 | $1,078 |
| Brighton | 1,167 | $47,375 | $163,900 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Charleston, VT?
The median household income in Charleston is $49,286, 39% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Charleston?
The median home value in Charleston is $238,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Charleston?
The median gross rent in Charleston is $979 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Charleston, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Charleston?
The median age in Charleston is 58.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Charleston?
The average commute to work in Charleston is 26 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charleston?
The unemployment rate in Charleston is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charleston?
13.6% of adults in Charleston 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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