C

West Side

Charleston, WV

Crime Score: C - Higher than average crime

5,268
Population
$35,583
Median Income
$58,173
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 166
Robbery 117
Burglary 128
Larceny/Theft 154
Vehicle Theft 157

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

Housing & Real Estate

$58,173
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
35.9%
Renter Occupied
64.1%
Vacant
19.5%

Cost of Living

14% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -6%
🛒 Food & Groceries -13%
🚗 Transportation -12%
🏥 Healthcare -15%
💡 Utilities +4%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

41.7%
High School+
7.7%
Bachelor's+
5.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
44.6%
Black/African American
44.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
43° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 64°F
🌧️
44.1"
Annual Rain
❄️
32.0"
Annual Snow

About West Side

West Side is a neighborhood located in Charleston, WV. With a crime score of C, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,268 residents with a median household income of $35,583 .

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