Downtown Charleston vs Institute

Charleston, WV Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Charleston's median sale price is $414k, about 3.9 times Institute's $105k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026; Redfin, Apr–Jun 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Charleston
$414k median
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Neighborhood B
Institute
$105k median
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Downtown Charleston
Metric
Institute
$414k
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Median Price
$105k
Downtown Charleston
Median Price
100%
Institute
Median Price
25%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Charleston or Institute more expensive?

Downtown Charleston has a median home price of $414k and Institute is $105k. Institute is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Charleston or Institute?

Downtown Charleston has no school rating on file and Institute has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Charleston has no Walk Score on file. Institute has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.