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Charles Town, West Virginia

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

7,337
Population
$377,700
Median home value (all homes)
24% above U.S. median
$409,278
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,115/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$89,263
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
36.2 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
55.03%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost33% above
For business: West Virginia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Catholic Distance University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates36.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Jefferson County Development Authority
Jefferson County Development Authority is a full-service organization dedicated to attracting and retaining business and industry in Jefferson County, West Virginia, to facilitate job creation and capital investment. It supports growth through site development, workforce development, funding resources, and other services to help businesses thrive in the county.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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