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Charlestown, Rhode Island

CDP · Washington County

At a glance

1,499
Population
$583,200
Median home value (all homes)
92% above U.S. median
$703,865
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,159/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$108,563
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
90.68%
Locations with fiber available
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing110% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates57.6%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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