Living in Charles Town, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charles Town · Census data 2020–2024
Charles Town has 7,337 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $89,263 (50% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $377,700, the median rent is $1,115/month.
Charles Town at a glance
- Population
- 7,337
- Median age
- 38.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $89,263State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $377,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,115/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Charles Town a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 132% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Charles Town
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charles Town the median home value is $377,700, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,093 a month in housing costs.
Charles Town median household income
The median household income in Charles Town is $89,263 and the income per person is $44,136. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Charles Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,033
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.59
Charles Town demographics
- Population
- 7,337
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 2,799
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charles Town ›
Education in Charles Town
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Charles Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charles Town
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Charles Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town | 7,337 | $89,263 | $377,700 | $1,115 |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Shannondale | 3,465 | $80,000 | $293,600 | $1,269 |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Bolivar | 1,215 | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,505 |
| Harpers Ferry | 350 | $116,587 | $529,100 | $1,859 |
| Shenandoah Retreat | 592 | $96,591 | $409,100 | — |
| Hillsboro | 141 | $97,438 | $631,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Charles Town, WV?
The median household income in Charles Town is $89,263, 50% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Charles Town?
The median home value in Charles Town is $377,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Charles Town?
The median gross rent in Charles Town is $1,115 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Charles Town, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 132% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Charles Town?
The median age in Charles Town is 38.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Charles Town?
The average commute to work in Charles Town is 36 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charles Town?
The unemployment rate in Charles Town is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charles Town?
36.1% of adults in Charles Town 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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