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Side-by-side: Cincinnati, OH vs Charleston, WV
Figures are for incorporated city limits unless noted. Crime rates are citywide and can hide neighborhood variation — see methodology.
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Charleston, WV | U.S. baseline | Context / gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 309,595 | 46,536 | N/A | City limits only (not metro / MSA) |
| Median household income | $51,707 | $47,000 | $78,538 | 34% below national average |
| Median home value | $215,300 | $150,000 | $303,400 | 29% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Median rent | $953 | $900 | $1,348 | 29% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Housing cost index | 71 | 90 | 100 | 100 = U.S. average (ACS home + rent) |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% | County LAUS rate, not city-only |
| Avg commute | 24 min | 20 min | 25 min | Near national average |
| Violent crime rate | 844.6 / 100k | 48 / 100k | 602.7 / 100k | Citywide rate — inspect neighborhood / block data |
| Property crime rate | 4302.5 / 100k | 52 / 100k | 3084.9 / 100k | Citywide rate — inspect neighborhood / block data |
| Sunny days | 233 days | 185 days | 266 days | 12% below national average |
| Summer high | 85°F | 85°F | 87°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
| Winter low | 26°F | 24°F | 34°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
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