Charleston has a population of approximately 18,130 and experiences a population change rate of -13.83%. The population density is 2,057.7 / sq mi .
Charleston has a population of approximately 18,130 and experiences a population change rate of -13.83%. The population density is 2,057.7 / sq mi .
The median household income for Charleston is $44,371, with 7,188 households and an average household size of 2.05.
The median value of a home in Charleston is $118,500 with an appreciation rate of 13.50%. 39.53% of housing in the state is owned while 44.89% is rented.
The cost of living in Charleston is 76.1 %.
The unemployment rate in Charleston is 3.80%, and recent job growth is at 0.60%. Future job growth is projected at 29.02%.
The sales tax rate in Charleston is 7.75%, while the income tax rate is 4.95% .
School expenditures in Charleston are $14,633, and the school ratio is 15.5:1.
The average high temperature in July is 86.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 20.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.3 inches per year, with 15.1 inches of snow per year.