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Overview
Population:304,284
Pop. Change:-2%
State: West Virginia
Metro Area:Charleston Metro Area
County:Kanawha, Putnam, ... 5 more
City:Charleston, South Charleston, ... 47 more
Zip Code:25177, 25526, ... 74 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Charleston's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about the Charleston, West Virginia Metro Area

As of 2012, Charleston Metro Area's population is 304,284 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.73 percent.

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The median home cost in Charleston Metro Area is $98,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.52 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Charleston Metro Area's cost of living is 13.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Charleston Metro Area public schools spend $5,816 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Charleston Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Charleston Metro Area is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Charleston Metro Area jobs have Increased by 1.39 percent.


Ranked #44 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #342 Best Green Cities
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Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Charleston Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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