Apartments for rent in Charles Town, WV

The small town of Charles Town, West Virginia is home to slightly more than 5,000 people. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 40, the town's population skews younger than most cities in West Virginia. Most Charles Town residents own their homes, and 40% of residents rent. With an average rent of $894/month, exceeding the state average by $186 a month, relatively high rent costs could play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Averaging about 39 minutes, the commute time for Charles Town residents is slower than the state average of about 24 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 39% of workers, while public transit is not extensively used. Relatively few commuters walk to work.

Many Charles Town residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, healthcare, and public administration. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Charles Town workers take home an average annual income of around $73K, about $17,000 more than the average West Virginia resident. Charles Town's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Eleven percent of Charles Town residents older than 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 6% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.