Charlestown

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TOTAL POPULATION
7,776

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
3,171

84%
OWN

16%
RENT

Spotlight

Westerly Sun: Planning commission approves plan for Shannock Cottages project

The planning commission has approved a plan that would lead to the construction of lease-based low and moderate income housing off of Shannock Road.

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Headlines

The Chariho Times: SCHH aims to improve home affordability in Washington County

The Westerly Sun: Virginia Lee says Charlestown needs to finish and adopt its comprehensive plan

The Sun: CCA has tamed town’s political ‘circus’

Chariho Times: SC Habitat for Humanity hosts Community Fair

The Westerly Sun: Planning commission approves plan for Shannock Cottages project in Charlestown

By the Numbers

Single Family Homes

MEDIAN HOME PRICE $364,500
$93,921 Income needed to afford this	28% Cost burdened homeowners

Rental Properties

AVE. 2-BEDROOM RENT $1,498/mo.
$59,920 Income needed to afford this	42% Cost burdened renters

Did You Know?

1738

Charlestown is named after King Charles II, and was incorporated in 1738.

A household is cost burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing costs.

Additional Information & Resources

RI.gov

The state's website offers information about each of Rhode Island's 39 municipalities. To get to know Charlestown, click here .

Comprehensive Plan

Interested in learning about Charlestown’s vision for the future? Check out the town's comprehensive plan here.

Resources

To learn more about the opportunities and services in the Town of Charlestown, visit the following sources:

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