Town
Charleston
- A-Overall Grade
- Town in West Virginia
- 157 reviews
- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA-
- JobsC+
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$145,300
National
$184,700Median Rent
$727
National
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Charleston Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Charleston
Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$41,701
National
$55,322Charleston Reviews
157 reviews
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Charleston, WV has so much potential. Charleston has a wide variety of small businesses and nice restaurants tucked away within the heart of the city, you just have to know where to look!
Charleston is a very great place to live! With the amount of things you can do here is remarkable for a vacation, a time to unwind, or simply just for a day out. We have many parks and centers you can visit such as New River Gorge, Harper's Ferry, Blackwater Falls, and Seneca Rocks are just a few! There is also a wonderful downtown area in Charleston that is great to walk around with friends throughout the day to grab a quick bite for lunch, or to enjoy during the night time in the summers where many events take place (Live at the Levee, Art Walk, FestivALL).
Living in the Historic East End of Charleston has provided us with some amazing artistic opportunities. The Clay Center allows for numerous art showcases and chances for our young son to experience events that not only stimulate his mind, but also his creativity. Our neighborhood is safe and affordable, with many other young families. For entertainment, we are only blocks away from the beautiful cobble streets of downtown, and the other end of town is our glorious state capitol. We are blessed to live in such a vibrant, engaging, and social community. Charleston is on the move upwards and is a definite place to visit, play, and stay!