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Jefferson County's historic seat, near Harpers Ferry, with new neighborhoods, MARC access and Dulles about 40 miles away.
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Charles Town, West Virginia: Historic Roots, Growing Neighborhoods

Founded in the 1780s by Charles Washington, George Washington’s younger brother, Charles Town is the county seat of Jefferson County in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Historic streets, new neighborhoods, Harpers Ferry next door and Washington Dulles International Airport about 40 miles away make it a strong fit for buyers who want history, space and access.

Why People Move to Charles Town

  • History and downtown — Revolutionary and Civil War history, plus locally owned bakeries, restaurants and pubs supported by Charles Town Now.
  • Entertainment — Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, with racing, gaming and national acts.
  • Outdoors — Harpers Ferry about 7 miles east, with the Appalachian Trail and Potomac River towpath biking; Jefferson Memorial Park’s pool and walking trails in town.
  • Variety of homes — early-1900s bungalows and Foursquares near downtown, plus newer townhomes and single-family homes.
  • Community events — including the West Virginia Festival, the town’s largest annual event.

Commuting from Charles Town

  • Train: MARC’s Brunswick Line stops nearby in Shenandoah Junction (Duffields), about 5 miles north, and at Harpers Ferry, with weekday service to Washington Union Station.
  • By car: Route 340 and Route 9 connect toward Leesburg, Loudoun and the Dulles corridor; Washington Dulles International Airport is about 40 miles and the DC area about 60 miles.
  • Winchester: reachable via Route 340 south through Berryville.

Most residents drive; drive times vary with traffic and departure time.

Charles Town Housing Market Snapshot

  • Median sale price: about $385,000 (last 12 months)
  • Typical time on market: about 38 days
  • What it means: new construction makes up a large share of what’s for sale, so resale sellers compete with builders and buyers have real choice. Preparation and pricing make the difference.

Market data changes monthly — we refresh this section quarterly. For your home’s current value, request an Equity Report.

Real Estate as an Investment in Charles Town

Access to Loudoun, steady local demand and newer housing support the rental market. Recent rental listings have had a median around $2,100/month (Homes.com). Because our team also manages rentals through Covenant Real Estate Management, we can show you what a specific property would realistically rent for — including HOA rental rules — and what ownership actually involves, before you buy, keep, or sell.

Rental figures are market estimates, not a guarantee of rent or return for any property.

Featured Neighborhoods

  • Historic downtown — bungalows and American Foursquares on gridded streets.
  • Huntfield — a newer community with new construction and townhomes.
  • Locust Hill — a golf community.

Schools Serving the Area

  • Jefferson County Schools — including Charles Town Middle and Washington High School; high schoolers can also take career courses at James Rumsey Technical Institute.
  • Higher education nearby: Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.

School assignments depend on the specific address. Please verify boundaries directly with the school division.

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Overview for Charles Town, WV

7,337 people live in Charles Town, where the median age is 38.5 and the average individual income is $44,136. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,337

Total Population

38.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,136

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Charles Town, WV

Charles Town has 2,799 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charles Town do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,337 people call Charles Town home. The population density is 1,251 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,337

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38.5 years

Median Age

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Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$44,136

Average individual Income

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