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Charlestown

Charlestown

Surrounded by historic landmarks such as the Bunker Hill monument and the U.S.S. Constitution.

Welcome to Charlestown

Situated on the banks of the Boston Harbor and Mystic River, Charlestown’s residential housing stock is a combination of wood frame and brick rowhouse structures, surrounded by historic landmarks such as the Bunker Hill monument and the U.S.S. Constitution.
 
Popular destinations include the restaurants and shops along Main Street and City Square, and developments have emerged in the Navy Yard area, including Parris Landing. 


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Overview for Charlestown, MA

20,397 people live in Charlestown, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $76,186. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,397

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$76,186

Average individual Income

Around Charlestown, MA

There's plenty to do around Charlestown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

90
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
75
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sorriso Vino, mica - sweet creations, and David Dorothy Ramler Park.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.18 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.84 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.15 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.8 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.93 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.05 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charlestown, MA

Charlestown has 9,272 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charlestown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,397 people call Charlestown home. The population density is 30,528.762 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,397

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

46.97 / 53.03%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
9,272

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$76,186

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Charlestown, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Charlestown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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