Kanawha City vs West Side

Charleston, WV Neighborhood Comparison

Kanawha City's median sale price is $230k, about 2.1 times West Side's $111k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Kanawha City
$230k median
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Neighborhood B
West Side
$111k median
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Kanawha City
Metric
West Side
$230k
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Median Price
$111k
Kanawha City
Median Price
100%
West Side
Median Price
48%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanawha City or West Side more expensive?

Kanawha City has a median home price of $230k and West Side is $111k. West Side is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Kanawha City or West Side?

Kanawha City 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?

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