Charleston
- Town in West Virginia
Town
Charleston
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in West Virginia
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 174 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade A
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Median Home Value
$157,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$800
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault462.8national 282.7
- Murder19.8national 6.1
- Rape59.5national 40.7
- Robbery90.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary764.7national 500.1
- Theft2,454.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft419.2national 284
Residents
Working in Charleston
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,101
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Charleston
Top Private Schools Near Charleston
- grade A
Charleston Catholic High School
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 75 reviews
- grade B
Teays Valley Christian School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 44 reviews
- grade B
Cross Lanes Christian School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 20 reviews
- grade C+
Elk Valley Christian School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 24 reviews
- grade unavailable
Sacred Heart Grade School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Charleston Reviews
Rating 3.61 out of 5 174 reviews
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Charleston WV has many quaint and unique businesses. One can walk down a brick paved street and see a bakery, law offices, restaurants, book stores, etc. with outside seating for when the weather permits. It's location in a valley, leaves the surroundings of trees, rivers, and railroads. Small hollows that one would think were uninhabited frequent the area and have many colorful individuals living in them.
Charleston could do better by having an updated mall with the usually expected businesses. It's one mall reveals many empty store fronts related to businesses that have closed.
Overall, Charleston is above average in nearby attractions. There are ski resorts, white water rafting excursions, bicycling on closed railroad tracks, the famous Greenbrier resort with all of its adventures, to name a few. A few days in Charleston could leave one feeling that they had been on a true vacation, or one day could become quite an adventure itself.
Charleston easily rates above average.
Charleston could do better by having an updated mall with the usually expected businesses. It's one mall reveals many empty store fronts related to businesses that have closed.
Overall, Charleston is above average in nearby attractions. There are ski resorts, white water rafting excursions, bicycling on closed railroad tracks, the famous Greenbrier resort with all of its adventures, to name a few. A few days in Charleston could leave one feeling that they had been on a true vacation, or one day could become quite an adventure itself.
Charleston easily rates above average.
I love Charleston! There is plenty of good food and things to do. It is close enough to larger cities (Charlotte and Columbus) for a weekend trip. It feels like a big city in a small town. If you stay in the right areas, it is pretty safe. I have never had any personal experiences where I felt in danger. I would recommend this city to anybody looking for a good, safe environment with plenty of things to do.
I have been living in Charleston, WV for the past 10yrs and am still a current resident of the state. Additionally, I found it a very peaceful and friendly environment. The people of Charleston, WV are nice and well-mannered. Furthermore, I think it's a great place to start building a foundation for family, business, and friends.