What are the best neighborhoods in Charleston, WV?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include South Hills, Kanawha City, Oakridge/Greenbrier, Edgewood, East End. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Charleston, WV
Eligible neighborhoods: 8
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills | Kanawha County | #1 of 8 | 68.5 | 89.0 |
| Kanawha City | Kanawha County | #2 of 8 | 57.6 | 67.6 |
| Oakridge/Greenbrier | Kanawha County | #3 of 8 | 53.8 | 58.8 |
| Edgewood | Kanawha County | #4 of 8 | 53.5 | 57.6 |
| East End | Kanawha County | #5 of 8 | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| West Side | Kanawha County | #6 of 8 | 40.0 | 26.4 |
| North Charleston | Kanawha County | #7 of 8 | 29.7 | 9.6 |
| Downtown | Kanawha County | #8 of 8 | 17.3 | 1.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Charleston, WV
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Charleston, WV?
South Hills is currently #1 of 8 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 68.5.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Charleston, WV?
8 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Charleston, WV.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Charleston, WV?
South Hills has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 64.8.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Charleston, WV?
South Hills has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 5.0%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Charleston, WV?
South Hills currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 61.8.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Charleston, WV?
South Hills has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $87,651.
How are neighborhood rankings in Charleston, WV calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Charleston, West Virginia
#1
South Hills
Charleston, West Virginia
#2
Kanawha City
Charleston, West Virginia
#3
Oakridge/Greenbrier
Charleston, West Virginia
#4
Edgewood
Charleston, West Virginia
#5
East End
Charleston, West Virginia
#6
West Side
Charleston, West Virginia
#7
North Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia
#8
Downtown
Charleston, West Virginia