Charlestown

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TOTAL POPULATION
7,762

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
3,271

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 Sun: New affordable rental housing opens in Charlestown

Chariho Times: SC Habitat for Humanity hosts Community Fair

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

The Westerly Sun: After problem with well is repaired, Charlestown gives Churchwoods the green light for residents to move in

The Narragansett Times: Habitat for Humanity welcomes new leader

By the Numbers

Single Family Homes

MEDIAN HOME PRICE $386,000
$105,670 Income needed to afford this	29% Cost burdened homeowners

Rental Properties

AVE. 2-BEDROOM RENT N/A
N/A Income needed to afford this	48% 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:

Explore Charlestown's complete housing facts.

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