Living in Charleston (West Virginia)
Charleston (West Virginia) is a large place in West Virginia, United States, home to 46,838 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 11%, #1,318 of 12,111), low-income households (top 26%, #2,525 of 9,771), rural value seekers (top 44%, #7,780 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Charleston (West Virginia)
- The Kanawha runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 29 min and sets around 23:10; in late June it sets around 2:54.
How Charleston (West Virginia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 35 | #9,439 of 11,898 | #67 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,525 of 9,771 | #19 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,810 of 8,006 | #28 of 38 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,998 of 6,237 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #7,160 of 9,474 | #37 of 56 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #7,506 of 9,474 | #40 of 56 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #7,629 of 10,762 | #33 of 68 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,221 of 7,271 | #14 of 34 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,126 of 8,006 | #22 of 38 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,318 of 12,111 | #21 of 81 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 24 | #6,087 of 7,271 | #14 of 34 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #7,400 of 9,474 | #34 of 56 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,587 of 18,063 | #163 of 179 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #10,367 of 16,523 | #92 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #7,780 of 18,063 | #155 of 179 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #11,253 of 16,523 | #39 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #8,229 of 21,167 | #9 of 245 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,992 of 12,111 | #57 of 81 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 19 | #9,908 of 12,111 | #36 of 81 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Charleston (West Virginia) 6 km
- Dunbar (West Virginia) 9 km
- Cross Lanes 16 km
- Saint Albans (West Virginia) 18 km
- Nitro 20 km
- Teays Valley 28 km
- Hurricane (West Virginia) 35 km
- Oak Hill (West Virginia) 60 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.