Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Charles Town
Charles Town, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,496
Population
7,196
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Let this charming town be your "Happy Retreat"
Historic
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Walkable
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Community
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Family-Friendly
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Commutes
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Events
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Casino
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After inheriting some land in the Shenandoah Valley in 1780, George Washington's younger brother Charles moved to the area to build his home, which he named "Happy Retreat." In 1786, he petitioned the General Assembly to create a town. He named the streets in the new town for his brothers and his wife and named it "Charles Town." The town square is named for his much-more-famous older brother, George. When Jefferson County was formed in 1801, Charles Town became the county seat.
The remarkable history of Charles Town is on full display at the Jefferson County Museum, but it is also in the Downtown Historic District -- a fantastic collection of historic buildings containing a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Charles Washington's home, Happy Retreat, still stands along Mordington Avenue. The 12-acre property surrounding the house is often used for events, such as the popular Craft Beer & Music Festival and the Charles Town Heritage Festival.
While the town's history and beautiful downtown attracts visitors, Charles Town is also home to the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, which features the casino, an event center, and thoroughbred horse racing. When Charles Town residents want to explore the culture and history of the city named for Charles' famous brother, Washington, DC is just an hour southeast.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,392
Average: $105,840
Education
2,023
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,646
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Charles Town has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Charles Town, WV is $1,500 for one bedroom, $1,682 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charles Town has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,500/month
798 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,140/month
799 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Charles Town, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
South Jefferson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,328 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- Ridgefield Farm
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship
Military Bases
Airports
- Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.