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Charleston, Illinois: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Charleston, Illinois. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Charleston (Coles, Illinois), the median home price is $164,775; median household income is $51,741; the population is 19,509; schools rate 3.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Charleston at a glance

Population

19,509

Median Household Income

$51,741

Typical Home Value

$164,775

School District Rating

3.8

Violent Crime Rate

149.2

Avg Commute Time

15.7

About Charleston

With 19,509 residents, Charleston is the most populated of 12 towns in Coles. The median home value is $164,775, 16% above the Coles median and 45% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $51,741 (8% below the Coles median).

Charleston is a town in Coles, Illinois. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Charleston with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Charleston at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Charleston, Illinois?
Charleston has a population of 19,509 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Charleston, Illinois?
The median home value in Charleston is $164,775, 16% above the Coles median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Charleston?
Median household income in Charleston is $51,741 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Charleston, Illinois in?
Charleston is in Coles, Illinois. The county page compares every town in Coles on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Charleston?
Schools serving Charleston rate 3.8 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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