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South Charleston has a Livability Score of 70_/100, which is considered good
South Charleston crime rates are 259% higher than the West Virginia average
Cost of living in South Charleston is 4% higher than the West Virginia average

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South Charleston the tourist centre. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) This is my hometown. It’s a city that is calm, peaceful and filled with lovely people. It has a population of about 13,450. Its small town is full of friendly and genuine people. It’s a city where everyone is concerned about the well-being of the other. Due to this, there are ...Read More very few crimes reported in my hometown.
The transport system is convenient and reliable. I always look forward to waking up in the morning to hear the sounds of trains coming through each day. I can never wish to leave my home. The city services are fantastic where everyone is served appropriately. The cost of living is reduced giving everyone the opportunity to visit the city.
Business here is thriving every day which is a great sign for all investors to come tour. There are various restaurants set in different corners offering exceptional services. The city experiences sunny weather supporting plenty of recreational activities like golf, swimming among others. Also, the city has plenty of fields and courts for playing soccer, tennis, and rugby. Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in South Charleston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Timberland Park

Jefferson Park

Blackwell Park

Little Creek Park

Glendale Park

Second Avenue Park

Jackson Park

Staunton Park

Entertainment

Marquee Cinema Southridge 12

Dunbar Middle School Theater

Charleston Art Gallery

Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum

Elk City Playhouse

Schoenbaum Stage

West Virginia State University Capitol Center

Bear Wood Company

Food & Drink

McDonald's

Wendy's

KFC

Taco Bell

Burger King

Krispy Kreme

Steak Escape

KFC

F Commute

Is public transit available in South Charleston? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in South Charleston.

Drive to Work

82%

5% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

3%

equal to the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in South Charleston? The cost of living in South Charleston is 89/100 - which is 4% higher than West Virginia.

South Charleston

11% less expensive than average

15% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in South Charleston? South Charleston crime rates are 5,237, which are 259% higher than West Virginia

5,237 per 100k people

130% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

130% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

C Employment

What is the median income in South Charleston? The median income in South Charleston is $51,021 which is 20% higher than West Virginia.

Median household income

$51,0218% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$32,74210% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

15% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Thomas Memorial Hospital

Pharmacies

Kroger Pharmacy

Rite Aid

Bee Well Pharmacy

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are South Charleston home prices? South Charleston home prices are $127,500 - which is 19% higher than West Virginia

Median home value

$127,50031% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$69127% lower than the US average

9% higher than the US average

D- Schools

Does South Charleston have good schools? The South Charleston graduation rate is 89% - which is 13% higher than West Virginia

High school grad. rates

7% higher than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

8% higher than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is South Charleston a good place to live? South Charleston has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.

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1 total ratings

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1 total reviews

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