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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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.