Charleston has a population of approximately 147,928 and experiences a population change rate of 53.06%. The population density is 1,337.8 / sq mi .
Charleston has a population of approximately 147,928 and experiences a population change rate of 53.06%. The population density is 1,337.8 / sq mi .
The median household income for Charleston is $76,556, with 63,760 households and an average household size of 2.23.
The median value of a home in Charleston is $493,200 with an appreciation rate of 23.10%. 48.67% of housing in the state is owned while 38.18% is rented.
The cost of living in Charleston is 121.5 %.
The unemployment rate in Charleston is 2.20%, and recent job growth is at 5.83%. Future job growth is projected at 54.94%.
The sales tax rate in Charleston is 9.00%, while the income tax rate is 7.00% .
School expenditures in Charleston are $18,933, and the school ratio is 12.9:1.
The average high temperature in July is 89.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.3 inches per year, with 0.4 inches of snow per year.