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Charlestown Area Facts

  • Charlestown has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Charlestown crime rates are 31% lower than the Boston average
  • Cost of living in Charlestown is 13% higher than the Boston average
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Charlestown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Doherty Playground
      Edwards Playground
      O"Reilly Playground
      Schraffts Centre Harborwalk
      Charlestown Firefighters Memorial Park
      Essex Square
      Monument Square
      Ryan Playground

      Entertainment

      Charlestown Working Theater
      The Battle of Bunker Hill Museum
      Boston Marine Society Museum
      USS Constitution Museum
      USS Constitution
      USS Cassin Young
      Cycleboat Boston
      Boston Duck Tours

      Food & Drink

      Bevi
      Dunkin'
      Charlestown Liquor Store
      McCarthy Brothers Liquors
      Doughnut & Doughnuts
      Dunkin'
      Tavern At the End of the World
      LamplighterBrewing Co.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Charlestown? Of all people who commute, 25.5% take public transportation in Charlestown.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Charlestown? The cost of living in Charlestown is 186/100 - which is 40% higher than Massachusetts.
      Charlestown
      186

      86% more expensive than average

      Boston
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Charlestown? Charlestown crime rates are 1,775, which are 25% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,775 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57  

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Charlestown? The median income in Charlestown is $123,289 which is 74% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $123,289123% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $71,482140% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Charlestown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear
      Floating Hospital for Children
      Commonwealth Community Care
      Boston Medical Center
      Brigham and Women's Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston
      East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
      Massachusetts General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
      CVS Pharmacy
      Osco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Brookline Avenue Medical Building
      Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics
      Brookside Community Health Center
      Boston Children's at Martha Eliot
      Urban Eye MD. Associates PC.
      Charles River Community Health
      New Health Northend Waterfront Health
      Porter Pediatrics

      A- Housing

      What are Charlestown home prices? Charlestown home prices are $742,385 - which is 118% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $742,385302% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,941105% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Charlestown have good schools? The Charlestown graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Charlestown a good place to live? Charlestown has an overall rating of 95% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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