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Charleston
  • Town in Illinois

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Charleston is a town in Illinois with a population of 18,130. Charleston is in Coles County. Living in Charleston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Charleston there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Charleston and residents tend to lean conservative.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$111,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$753
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    130.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    15
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    10
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    115.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    305.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    33%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    8%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Charleston

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$44,371
National
$69,021

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