South Charleston, West Virginia · ZIP 25309

South Charleston — ZIP 25309

South Charleston (25309) scores 36/100 — Below Average for South Charleston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $181K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency43%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$181K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$181K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,495

Violent Crime

681

Property Crime

3,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kanawha County, West Virginia (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ruthlawn Elementary School	PK–05	225	52%	52%
Richmond Elementary School	PK–05	213	32%	42%
Alum Creek Elementary School	PK–05	151	32%	37%
Bridgeview Elementary School	PK–05	417	27%	27%
South Charleston High School	09–12	874	22%	57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

12,144

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 25309 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 25309 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 25309 is approximately $181K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 25309 in South Charleston has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.