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Charleston, IL
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Population: 18,130
Home Price: $111,100
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Overview
Charleston is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 18,130. Charleston has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
16.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Charleston, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,794
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,371
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.5%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Median Age
26.8
41.5
42.3
Gender
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Male
47.0%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
53.0%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Charleston
Illinois
United States
White
86.5%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
7.8%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.9%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.9%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.9%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$111,100
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$583
$721
$801
Family Households
33.5%
33.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.6%
29.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
46.8%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
53.2%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Charleston
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.1%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.5%
26.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.6%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.9%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.7%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
23.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
30.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
15.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
10.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
130.1
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Charleston
Illinois
United States
Burglary
115.1
246.4
336.1
Theft
305.2
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
15.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Charleston, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
greenup il
hot dog
hot wings
pizza
dj emcee
chicken salad
woodfired pizza
meal
tacos
salad
gelato
delicious
cooking
baked goods
southernstyle
buffalo wild wings
beef tacos
grocery
delicious pizzas
taco
baseball
chicago sports
football
mens womens
volleyball
softball
college basketball
teams
fantasy football
country music
basketball
athletics
player development
tennis
coaches
rugby league
athletic
outdoors
soccer
classic rock
library
commissions open
studio
creative writing
collection
theatre
talented artist
musical theatre
comic
creative
nature
volunteerism
craft
literature
creativity
pfp
philanthropy
composition
drawing
artists
books
outdoors
motorcycles
pokmon
anime
bikes
fitness
hobbyist
pokmon yugioh
motorsports
fishing
hunting fishing
collector
skateboarding
gaming
merchandise
enthusiasts
scifi
fulltime
hiking
sports
local news
tv
public relations
corporate
films
studio
dj emcee
classic rock
theatre
award winning
sponsorships
comedy
pro wrestling
radio personality
educational
creative
communications
motorsports
libations
sports
summer
warm weather
indoor
winter
space
rec
beach
natural light
wildlife
pool
nature
fishing
picnic
aviation
cabin
ski
hiking
lawn
post office
coffee shop
dealership
grocery store
starbucks
dollar store
deals
kn masks
christmas gifts
thrift shop
shelves
baked goods
gift card
dispensary
tradeins
grocery
pickup
fully stocked
deli
petsmart
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