Downtown Charleston vs Kanawha City

Charleston, WV Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Charleston's median sale price is $414k, about 1.8 times Kanawha City's $230k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Charleston
$414k median
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Neighborhood B
Kanawha City
$230k median
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Downtown Charleston
Metric
Kanawha City
$414k
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Median Price
$230k
Downtown Charleston
Median Price
100%
Kanawha City
Median Price
55%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Charleston or Kanawha City more expensive?

Downtown Charleston has a median home price of $414k and Kanawha City is $230k. Kanawha City is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Charleston or Kanawha City?

Downtown Charleston has no school rating on file and Kanawha City 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. Kanawha City has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.