Charleston has a population of approximately 49,055 and experiences a population change rate of -8.17%. The population density is 1,557.3 / sq mi .
Charleston has a population of approximately 49,055 and experiences a population change rate of -8.17%. The population density is 1,557.3 / sq mi .
The median household income for Charleston is $54,101, with 21,779 households and an average household size of 2.16.
The median value of a home in Charleston is $155,400 with an appreciation rate of 6.70%. 50.81% of housing in the state is owned while 32.92% is rented.
The cost of living in Charleston is 85.8 %.
The unemployment rate in Charleston is 3.10%, and recent job growth is at 0.06%. Future job growth is projected at 30.49%.
The sales tax rate in Charleston is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 6.50% .
School expenditures in Charleston are $14,014, and the school ratio is 14.4:1.
The average high temperature in July is 85.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.5 inches per year, with 28.3 inches of snow per year.