Kanawha City vs Downtown Charleston

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

Is Kanawha City or Downtown Charleston more expensive?

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

Which has better schools — Kanawha City or Downtown Charleston?

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

Which is more walkable?

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