Downtown Charleston vs West Side

Charleston, WV Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Charleston's median sale price is $414k, about 3.7 times West Side's $111k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Charleston
$414k median
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Neighborhood B
West Side
$111k median
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Downtown Charleston
Metric
West Side
$414k
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Median Price
$111k
Downtown Charleston
Median Price
100%
West Side
Median Price
27%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Charleston or West Side more expensive?

Downtown Charleston has a median home price of $414k and West Side is $111k. West Side is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Charleston or West Side?

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