What percentage of people rent in Charles Town, WV?
25.5% (±5.9 points) of the occupied homes in Charles Town, WV are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 713 renting households against 2,086 that own their home.
In Charles Town, the share of households that rent went from 32.6% in 2015–2019 to 25.5% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 25.5% (±5.9 points)
- Renting households
- 713 (±181)
- Median renter income
- $50,686 (±$2,398)
Who rents and who owns in Charles Town
| Charles Town | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 25.5% (±5.9 points) | 19.7% (±1.9 points) | 25.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 713 (±181) | 4,499 (±446) | 183,060 (±2,623) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,086 (±250) | 18,305 (±449) | 545,595 (±3,466) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.6) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $50,686 (±$2,398) | $46,010 (±$3,468) | $33,142 (±$752) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $122,794 (±$33,594) | $112,022 (±$3,272) | $70,961 (±$731) | $100,009 |
In Charles Town, the renter share is not measurably different from Jefferson County (19.7%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (25.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Jefferson County, Charles Town ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 156 of 272.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Charles Town has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.6% (±5.0 points) | 25.5% (±5.9 points) | −7.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $928 (±$102) | $1,115 (±$62) | +20.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $80,278 (±$8,187) | $89,263 (±$15,234) | +11.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Charles Town
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town | — | 25.5% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Ranson corporation | 3.2 mi | 27.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shannondale | 5.2 mi | 14.3% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Shenandoah Junction | 6.3 mi | 26.1% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bolivar | 8.1 mi | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Harpers Ferry | 8.6 mi | 20.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 9.6 mi | 4.9% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Berryville | 9.6 mi | 31.7% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Round Hill | 11 mi | 27.3% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shannondale, WV (14.3%), Hillsboro, VA (4.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bolivar, WV (42.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivar | 42.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 | Ranson corporation | 27.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 3 | Shepherdstown | 26.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 4 | Shenandoah Junction | 26.1% (±21.6 points) |
| 5 | Charles Town | 25.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | Harpers Ferry | 20.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 7 | Shannondale | 14.3% (±7.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Charles Town
How many renters are there in Charles Town?
Charles Town has an estimated 713 (±181) renting households, 25.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Charles Town?
In Charles Town, the share of households that rent went from 32.6% in 2015–2019 to 25.5% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Charles Town?
A renting household in Charles Town has 2.5 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Charles Town?
The median renting household in Charles Town, WV has an income of $50,686 (±$2,398) a year, against $122,794 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Charles Town city, West Virginia (place:14610, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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