Charles City is a small town of 31 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Charles City stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Charles City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Charles City 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: 98.0
Charles City's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Charles City costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Charles City, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Charles City's violent crime rate is 143.6 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.6 /100k
Property Crime
804.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Charles City is served primarily by Charles City County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Charles City, VA
National Avg
School District
Charles City County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Charles City sees average highs of 50.4°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Charles City's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Charles City roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Charles City's violent crime rate is 143.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 804.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Charles City are operated by Charles City County Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 54.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Charles City, VA has a population of 31, 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.
Charles City averages 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches
with about 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Charles City, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23030.
The population of Charles City, Virginia is 31 with a median age of 55.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Charles City: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Charles City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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