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South Charleston, WV

Looking to move to South Charleston, WV? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to South Charleston, WV is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: South Charleston, WV is located in Kanawha County and it has a population of 13,001. What about cost of living in South Charleston, WV? The median income in South Charleston, WV is $40,152 and the median home value is $126,133.

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Affordable Places To Live In South Charleston

Median Household Income
$40,152
Median Home Value
$126,133
Housing Affordability Index
169
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.00%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In South Charleston

Unemployment Rate
4.80%
Total Businesses
688
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.30%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
58.90%
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Food Scene in South Charleston

41.60%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
40.80
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.40%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$776.00

Love Where You Live In South Charleston

Volunteerism Rate
18.00%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
56.40%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.50%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
28.40
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Health in South Charleston

92.00%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
11.10%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
6.15
19.70%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In South Charleston

Average Mortgage Amount
$604.59
Median Rent
$534
62.40%
Of Homes Owned
37.60%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In South Charleston

7.30%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.00%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.70%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
17.30%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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