Charles Town
- Town in West Virginia
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Charles Town
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in West Virginia
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 46 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade C+
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Median Home Value
$298,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$893
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault131.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery16.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary442.8national 500.1
- Theft410national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft32.7national 284
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Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$79,158
National
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Charles Town Reviews
Rating 4.09 out of 5 46 reviews
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I lived in Charles Town for 10 years on the same property overlooking the beautiful Shenandoah river. I absolutely loved West Virginia for many reasons; some of which are very near and dear, such as its historically rich background - take a stroll through Harper's Ferry and read some of the historical plaques that honor both its tremendous heritage, current culture, and the brave West Virginians who decades ago gave their lives to protect the freedom of the rolling hills and plains you see today. Secondly, the scenery is absolutely spectacular - not as many states can boast at the minimum 5 different species of pine trees in your backyard! And last but not least, the community. During my time I lived in this beautiful state,I realized not only that I lived in a state with rich history and beautiful scenery, but also, a tight-knit and supportive community. Two of my siblings attended Shepherd University (30 minutes from Charles Town) and truly enjoyed both the community and academics.
I grew up in Charles Town, it is a nice place to raise children. The downtown has some cute shops but struggles to keep businesses and does not have great night life. The two community parks in Charles Town are great and it is filled with revolutionary and civil war history as denoted by its father, Charles Washington. The historically restored courthouse is beautiful as well as Washington Hall, a building now converted into a little farm to table market. Every Saturday from April to October there is a farmers market downtown with several local vendors and great food! A truly excellent place to grow up.
Charles Town is a community where it's common to recognize a lot of people at the grocery store. There are many families that have been living here for 2+ generations. There is not ever much traffic, and it's a pretty quiet town. There are all types of neighborhoods, and the population has grown in recent years due to spillover from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
Most of the activities nearby have something to do with the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Other than that, all there really is to do is go out to eat and maybe go on a hike. I wish there was more to do, because in the summer, doing the same thing every other day can get exhaustively repetitive.
The two high schools in our county have a strong rivalry which makes for fun sporting events and healthy competition between everything.
Most of the activities nearby have something to do with the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Other than that, all there really is to do is go out to eat and maybe go on a hike. I wish there was more to do, because in the summer, doing the same thing every other day can get exhaustively repetitive.
The two high schools in our county have a strong rivalry which makes for fun sporting events and healthy competition between everything.