Charleston City Property Records in West Virginia
Charleston property records generally include deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, tax assessments, parcel maps, and ownership history used to verify real estate ownership, value, and transfers. For Charleston County, users can search recorded land documents through the Charleston County Register of Deeds, while parcel ownership, assessed values, and property tax details are available from the Charleston County Assessor’s Office, Charleston County Auditor’s Office, and Charleston County Treasurer’s Office. Mapping and parcel-location tools are also provided through Charleston County GIS. If a property is within the City of Charleston but located in Berkeley County, users may also need to consult the Berkeley County Register of Deeds and Berkeley County Real Property Services. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, judgments, or probate-linked transfers, may be found through the Charleston County Clerk of Court or Charleston County Probate Court, depending on the record type.
Charleston Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Charleston, including violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures cover murder, robbery, and assault, while the property crime figures cover total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
The data lists 6 murders, 25 robberies, and 193 assaults reported in the city. For property crime, it shows 1,443 total property crimes, 303 burglaries, and 85 motor vehicle thefts.
These counts show the types and volume of crime reported in Charleston. Readers can use them to compare how often different offenses are reported, although the figures reflect reported incidents only and do not capture every crime that occurs in the city.
What Is the Population Profile of Charleston
The Race and Ethnicity data shows the makeup of Charleston's population. White residents are the largest group at 76% (36,392 people), followed by Black residents at 12% (5,640 people) and residents of Two + Races at 7% (3,570 people). Smaller groups include Asian (3%, 1,282 people), Hispanic (2%, 925 people), and Other Race (0.10%, 48 people).
Charleston, Ratings Compared Across West Virginia 
The ratings cover different aspects of life in Charleston, including commuting, cost of living, and nightlife. The highest-rated categories are Commute (A), Cost of Living (A-), and Nightlife (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Coffee Shops (B+), Housing (B+), Public Schools (B-), and Jobs (B-). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in the city.
How Educated Is Charleston
Charleston's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (23%), Bachelor Degree (22%), and Some College (12%). The data also includes other available education levels, such as Masters Degree (11%), Associate Degree (7%), and Doctorate (2%).
When Were Homes Built
Charleston's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (33%), followed by Before 1939 (26%) and 1960 - 1979 (24%). The data also includes other available construction periods, including 1980 - 1999 (13%) and 2000 - Present (5%).
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Charleston's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (27%) and 4 Bedrooms (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories, such as 1 Bedroom (14%) and 5 or More Bedrooms (4%).
What Is the Average Age
Charleston's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (21%), 55 - 64 (14%), and 25 - 34 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups, including 35 - 44 (12%) and Under 10 (9%).
Property Market Trends at Charleston
Charleston's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $187,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $898 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Charleston's dynamic real estate landscape.