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in Charles Town, West Virginia, United States

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13%
Less than national average
5%
Higher than West Virginia average
7th
Most expensive city in West Virginia

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About Charles Town

Charles Town is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 6,534 at the 2020 census. The city is named for its founder Charles Washington, youngest brother of President George Washington. It is part of the northwestern fringes of the Washington metropolitan area.

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Employment Overview
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Employment Score

130

Employment Rate per Month info

26,786

Labor Force Count info
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Unemployment Score

3%

Unemployment Rate info
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Upward Mobility Score

39.3%

Upward Mobility Rate info
Crime Overview
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Crime Score
Crime Rate:
0.03% info
Yearly Crime Stats
Violent Crime:
16
Property Crime:
141
Total Crime:
157
Total Population:
6,030
Violent Crime Overview
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Violent Crime Score
Violent Crime Rate:
0% info
Yearly Violent Crime Stats
Murder:
0
Robbery:
7
Assault:
4
Total Violent Crime:
16
Property Crime Overview
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Property Crime Score
Property Crime Rate:
0.02% info
Yearly Property Crime Stats
Burglary:
61
Larceny:
74
Vehicle Theft:
6
Arson:
1
Total Property Crime:
141

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