City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Charleston. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
24,989
Median Home
$126K
Median Income
$47K
Zip Codes Covered
3
With a population of 24,989, Charleston is a smaller WV city. Median household income is $47K with homes valued around $126K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.
Key housing and market metrics for Charleston, WV. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$126K
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Owner-Occupied
51%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Charleston, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
25309
Area StatsPop: 12,741
Home Value: $138K
25311
Area StatsPop: 9,792
Home Value: $102K
25301
Area StatsPop: 2,456
Home Value: $165K
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Schools in and around Charleston, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Grandview Elementary (Annex)
Holz Elementary School
Kanawha City Elementary School
Kenna Elementary School
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Montrose Elementary School
Overbrook Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School
Ruthlawn Elementary School
Weberwood Elementary School
Dunbar Intermediate Center
John Adams Middle School
KCS Alternative Learning
Piedmont Year-Round Education
South Charleston Middle School
West Side Middle School
West Virginia Virtual Academy
George Washington High School
South Charleston High School
CHARLESTON MONTESSORI INC.
IAWV ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOUNTAINEER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Charleston and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.