North Charleston

Charleston, WV

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North Charleston - Charleston, WV

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A laid-back locale on the Kanawha River

Scenic Mountain Views Riverside Quaint Convenient Commuter

Situated about four miles northwest of Downtown Charleston, North Charleston is a scenic community nestled alongside the banks of the Kanawha River. Residents enjoy North Charleston’s laid-back atmosphere, from its lush mountain vistas to its quaint charm.

North Charleston is largely residential, providing a variety of houses available for rent along its peaceful streets. The community’s main thoroughfare is 7th Avenue, which is lined with an array of casual eateries, churches, convenience stores, and warehouses. Additional shopping and dining options abound at the nearby Charleston Town Center.

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
  • Kanawha State Forest

Airports

  • West Virginia International Yeager

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.