C-

Downtown

Charleston, WV

Crime Score: C- - High crime rate

2,130
Population
$27,164
Median Income
$220,878
Median Home Value
47.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 194
Robbery 186
Burglary 157
Larceny/Theft 190
Vehicle Theft 194

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$220,878
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
11.8%
Renter Occupied
88.2%
Vacant
15.5%

Cost of Living

8% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +18%
🛒 Food & Groceries +9%
🚗 Transportation +6%
🏥 Healthcare +3%
💡 Utilities +23%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

29.3%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
12.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
48.9%
Black/African American
39.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
4.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
43° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 64°F
🌧️
44.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
32.0"
Annual Snow

About Downtown

Downtown is a neighborhood located in Charleston, WV. With a crime score of C-, this area has high crime rate compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,130 residents with a median household income of $27,164 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities