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.

91
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
68
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cobble, Gachi House of Sushi, and Sekali Boston.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Cobble Logo
Dining 3.93 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Gachi House of Sushi Logo
Dining 2.58 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Sekali Boston Logo
Dining 2.32 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Natasha Wellness Logo
Dining 4 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Walden Local Butcher Shop Logo
Dining 2.59 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Play Forever League Logo
Active 2.79 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charlestown, MA

Population Households Employment

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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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Clarence R Edwards Middle
28 Walker Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Charlestown High
240 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Warren-Prescott
50 School Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
3/5

Property Listings

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MLS® 73188810

$12,000,000

81 Clinton Place, Somerville, MA 02129
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MLS® 73109631

$3,895,000

4 Soley Street, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,224 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 73213981

$3,795,000

49 9th St # 49, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 5 Baths 5,168 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73221104

$3,450,000

37 High St, Boston, MA 02129
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,964 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73204692

$2,795,000

9 Monument Square # 1, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,546 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73228964

$2,750,000

1 Harvard Place, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,010 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73150519

$2,395,000

5 Adams Street # 2, Boston, MA 02129
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,504 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73226415

$2,299,000

56 Belmont Street # 1, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,545 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73227180

$2,199,000

74 High Street # 74, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,961 Sq.Ft.
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