Charlestown, RI

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Charlestown, RI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Charlestown Almanac

Charlestown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Charlestown Public Libraries

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Charlestown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Charlestown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Charlestown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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