Charleston, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
47,918 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,512 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$668 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
5
Charleston Metro Area
4
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
6
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 32
Feb 2 6 35
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 8, WV Delegate District 54, WV
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Schools

Charleston Catholic High School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Piedmont Year-Round Education
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Garnet Career Center
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Charleston
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Hospital
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Charleston Area Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
75 miles, SE • 1 star
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