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Charleston, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Charleston, MO (Mississippi County) — Census median home value $107,700, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Charleston houses and the broader area.
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Charleston, MO is in Mississippi County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Charleston and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,565, with a median household income of $35,139. Census data puts the median value of houses in Charleston at $107,700.
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Market overview
Charleston housing market
Charleston is in Mississippi County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Charleston and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$107,700
Population (Census ACS)
4,565
Median household income
$35,139
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Charleston market snapshot
Population
4,565
County
Mississippi County
Median Household Income
$35,139
Median Home Value (city)
$107,700
Median Gross Rent
$734/mo
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Charleston's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $107,700.
Population & Income
Charleston has an estimated population of 4,565 and a median household income of $35,139, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Charleston's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Charleston
County guide: Mississippi County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Charleston.
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Nearby communities include Wilson City, Anniston, Bertrand, Whiting, Wyatt, East Prairie, Miner, Pinhook.
Wilson City market data
Nearby city · ~6.1 mi
Anniston market data
Nearby city · ~6.4 mi
Bertrand market data
Nearby city · ~6.6 mi
Whiting market data
Nearby city · ~8.9 mi
Wyatt market data
Nearby city · ~9.6 mi
East Prairie market data
Nearby city · ~9.9 mi
Miner market data
Nearby city · ~11.2 mi
Pinhook market data
Nearby city · ~12.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Diehlstadt (~6.2 mi), Blodgett (~12.3 mi), Sikeston (~14.2 mi), Haywood City (~16.1 mi), Matthews (~17.0 mi), Lambert (~17.3 mi), Morley (~17.7 mi), Benton (~17.8 mi), Commerce (~17.9 mi), Vanduser (~20.1 mi), Morehouse (~20.3 mi), New Hamburg (~20.8 mi), Oran (~21.1 mi), Kelso (~22.5 mi), Canalou (~22.5 mi), Scott City (~24.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Charleston data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,565
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$107,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,139
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$734
Census place type
city
County
Mississippi County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.80 sq mi
Census GEOID
2913366
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Charleston
Schools
EAST PRAIRIE R-II — 3 schools, 1,036 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Mississippi addresses may be served by EAST PRAIRIE R-II, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Charleston FAQ
What are houses worth in Charleston, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Charleston at $107,700.
How much do houses cost in Charleston, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Charleston, Census ACS data shows a median value of $107,700. Active listing prices in Mississippi County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Charleston, MO?
Charleston houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Mississippi County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Charleston, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Charleston's population at approximately 4,565.
What's the median rent in Charleston, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Charleston at approximately $734 per month.
What is the median household income in Charleston, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Charleston at approximately $35,139.
Is Charleston, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Charleston's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Charleston, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest EAST PRAIRIE R-II for many Charleston addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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