Charlestown has a population of approximately 7,859 and experiences a population change rate of 31.14%. The population density is 686.6 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Charlestown is $58,987, with 2,998 households and an average household size of 2.62.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Charlestown is $251,100 with an appreciation rate of 15.20%. 64.09% of housing in the state is owned while 24.45% is rented.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Charlestown is 91.5 %.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Charlestown is 2.40%, and recent job growth is at 1.21%. Future job growth is projected at 41.80%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Charlestown is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 3.23% .
Education
School expenditures in Charlestown are $12,109, and the school ratio is 16.7:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 86 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 22.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.3 inches per year, with 10.8 inches of snow per year.