Charleston IL Homes For Sale
The median home value in Charleston, IL is $118,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $105,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Charleston, IL is $118,500. Approximately 39.53% of Charleston homes are owned, compared to 44.89% rented, while 15.58% are vacant. Charleston real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Charleston real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn More About Charleston Real EstateStatistics & facts
18,130
Population
$118K
Medium Home Value
7,188
# of Households
15.58%
Housing Vacancy
29.02%
Future Job Growth
3.80%
Unemployment Rate
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Population
Charleston has a population of approximately 18,130 and experiences a population change rate of -13.83%. The population density is 2,057.7 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Charleston is $44,371, with 7,188 households and an average household size of 2.05.
Cost of Living
The cost of living index in Charleston is 76.1%.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Charleston is $118,500 with an appreciation rate of 13.5%. 39.5% of housing in the city is owned while 44.9% is rented.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Charleston is 3.80%, and recent job growth is at 0.60%. Future job growth is projected at 29.02%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Charleston is 7.75%, while the income tax rate is 4.95%.
Education
School expenditures in Charleston are $14,633, and the school ratio is 15.5:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 86.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 20.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.3 inches per year, with 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Education near Charleston IL
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 91.64 | 91.93 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 9.85 | 11.32 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 32.66 | 25.74 |
| Graduate Degree | 9.21 | 7.09 |
| Expenditures per Student | $14,633 | $14,633 |
| Students per Teacher | 15.50 | 15.50 |
Elementary Schools near Charleston IL
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arland D Williams Junior Elementary School | KG - 05 | 709 | 16.1 | 61938 |
| Ashmore Elementary School | PK - 04 | 96 | 17.8 | 61912 |
| Carl Sandburg Elementary School | 01 - 03 | 565 | 15.7 | 61920 |
| Mark Twain Elem School | PK - KG | 210 | 10.7 | 61920 |
| Riddle Elementary School | KG - 05 | 767 | 17.5 | 61938 |
Middle Schools near Charleston IL
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Middle School | 07 - 08 | 404 | 15 | 61920 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 04 - 06 | 695 | 19.9 | 61920 |
| Mattoon Middle School | 06 - 08 | 754 | 16.1 | 61938 |
High Schools near Charleston IL
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | 09 - 12 | 791 | 15.8 | 61920 |
| Mattoon High School | 09 - 12 | 1022 | 17.4 | 61938 |
| Neil Armstrong Program/Hawthorne | 07 - 12 | 140 | 11.3 | 61938 |
Ungraded Schools near Charleston IL
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Pathways ROE 11 | 09 - 12 | 80 | null | 61938 |
| Diagnostic & Developmental Center | PK - 12 | 61 | 5.5 | 61938 |
| Lerna Bridges | 06 - 12 | 34 | 6.5 | 62440 |
| Treatment & Learning Center-H | 03 - 12 | 67 | 6.7 | 61931 |
