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Charleston, MS
B
Population: 2,618
Home Price: $67,500
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Overview
Charleston is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 2,618. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Charleston has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Charleston, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$16,430
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$31,239
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
41.6%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
32.5
38.3
42.3
Gender
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Male
58.7%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
41.3%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
White
25.8%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
73.1%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$67,500
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$357
$521
$801
Family Households
17.7%
17.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
48.3%
48.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.9%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
48.1%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
19.1%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.8%
31.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.0%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.4%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
6.6%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
23.5%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
19.7%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Charleston
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Charleston, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
cooking
breakfast lunch
mac n cheese
cheese
pasta
pizza
bacon
pasta salad
oxtails
chinese food
ice cream
meal
dishes
snacking
sausages
cravings
mcdonalds
thanksgiving dinner
drinks
taco bell
high school football
football
college football
video games
athlete
fitness
basketball
coaches
nfl
mlb
athletes
boxing
recruiting
softball
nba
wrestling
teams
creativity
jewelry
nft
exhibitions
artists
collections
pfp
photography
#nfts
spending time
delving into a
video games
fitness
board games
dd
pokmon
toys
photography
books
radio show
tv
music videos
drama
sports
booking
entertainer
hip hop
hospitality
podcasts
producer
photography
space
sports
summer
backyard
aquarium
photography
beach
winter
tanger outlet
bundles
purses
outlet
jewelry
mcdonalds
shein
walmart
amazon
collections
groceries
brands
cart
toys
grocery
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