Housing & Real Estate — Charleston, West Virginia
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 25,586 |
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| Occupied | 21,237 |
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| Vacant | 4,349 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 13,327 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 7,910 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $203,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$246,000 |
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| Median Rent | $898/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,447/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 37.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 822 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 902 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,875 |
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| Built before 1960 | 14,413 |
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| Median Year Built | 1956 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
