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Charlestown

Sullivan CountyDartmouth–Lake SunapeePopulation: 4,806

Overview

Charlestown is a small rural town in Sullivan County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
80.1°F
Winter Avg High
36.1°F
Annual Snowfall
57 in
Annual Rainfall
46.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
131 mi
~162 min drive
Manchester
81 mi
~105 min drive
Portsmouth
123 mi
~154 min drive
Concord
67 mi
~94 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$46,642
Per Capita Income
$31,543
Median Family Income
$70,278

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$134,300
Median Rent
$966/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.9%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
5.37%
In Labor Force
2,011

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.22%
Total with Degree
556

👥Demographics

Median Age
49.1 years
Avg Household Size
2.61 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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