What are the schools like in Charlestown, NH?

Charlestown is served primarily by Fall Mountain Regional School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Charlestown?

The median household income in Charlestown, NH is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Charlestown, NH?

Charlestown has an average high temperature of 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.9 inches.

Charlestown, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Charlestown, NH affordable or expensive?

Charlestown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Charlestown is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,500 and the median rent is $1,189 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Charlestown, NH?

Charlestown has a violent crime rate of 40.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 401.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Charlestown, NH a Good Place to Live?

Charlestown is a small town of 934 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Charlestown stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Charlestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Charlestown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.3

Charlestown's overall cost of living index is 97.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Charlestown costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Charlestown, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,189	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Charlestown's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.1 /100k

Property Crime

401.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Charlestown is served primarily by Fall Mountain Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Charlestown, NH	National Avg
School District	Fall Mountain Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Charlestown sees average highs of 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation and 59.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Charlestown, NH
Average High — January	29.3°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.9"
Annual Snowfall	59.9"

Demographics

Metric	Charlestown, NH	National Avg
Population	934	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, VT 5 mi North Walpole, NH 6 mi Bellows Falls, VT 7 mi North Westminster, VT 8 mi Saxtons River, VT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Charlestown

Charlestown, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03603

Charlestown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlestown, NH affordable or expensive?

Charlestown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Charlestown roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,500 and median rent is $1,189/month.

What is the crime rate in Charlestown, NH?

Charlestown's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 401.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Charlestown?

Public schools in Charlestown are operated by Fall Mountain Regional School District. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Charlestown, NH a good place to live?

Charlestown, NH has a population of 934, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Charlestown?

Charlestown averages 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches with about 59.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Charlestown?

Charlestown, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03603.

What is the population of Charlestown?

The population of Charlestown, New Hampshire is 934 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Charlestown?

Key numbers for living in Charlestown: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $93,500, median household income N/A, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Charlestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.