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Charlestown, RI


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Charlestown, Rhode Island

Charlestown, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 24 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 73 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Charlestown is home to some 7,859 residents.

The People and Families of Charlestown

In Charlestown, about 62% of adults are married.

The people of Charlestown are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlestown had a median family income of $56,866.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Charlestown. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Charlestown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Charlestown was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Charlestown have gone up relatively recently. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Charlestown, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Charlestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCharlestown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Charlestown, RI

Comparing Charlestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women73
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes410
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime74

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