Moving to Charles Town, WV 25414

Charles Town is the Jefferson County seat, with a historic downtown along Washington Street, the courthouse where John Brown was tried, and the horse track and casino on the east side. Older brick homes fill the town center, while planned communities like Huntfield spread out to the south. US 340 and WV 9 lead toward Leesburg and Frederick, and the MARC Brunswick Line stops at Harpers Ferry.

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Reported crime around 25414.

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Life without a car around 25414.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Charles Town, WV. Pick a store to see only that chain.

4 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 25414

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Nearest grocery stores

  • Save A Lot130 Augustine Ave, Charles Town0.6 mi
  • Martins Food Market190 Flowing Springs Rd, Charles Town0.8 mi
  • Food Lion96 Somerset Blvd, Charles Town1.5 mi
  • Walmart Supercenter96 Patrick Henry Way, Charles Town1.7 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 25414. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

2

One or two nearby

Nearest: Save A Lot, 0.6 mi

Nearest Metro station

27.7 mi

A short drive or bus ride

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EPA Walkability Index

6.8 / 20

Below average walkable

Average of 4 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 25414.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Charles Town, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

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The most popular coffee near 25414.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Charles Town, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

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Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

8

Middle

1

High

2

Public / private

10 / 1

Closest schools

  • Charles Town Middle School

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    0.4 mi

  • Wright Denny Intermediate School

    public · elementary · grades 03–05

    0.7 mi

  • Page Jackson Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–02

    1.1 mi

  • Washington High School

    public · high · grades 09–12

    1.8 mi

  • Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia

    public charter · high · grades KG–12

    1.9 mi

  • Ranson Elementary School

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    2.8 mi

  • South Jefferson Elementary School

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    4.3 mi

  • Blue Ridge Elementary School

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    4.5 mi

  • Driswood Elementary School

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    4.6 mi

  • WEE DISCIPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    private · elementary

    4.8 mi

  • C. W. Shipley Elementary School

    public · elementary · grades KG–05

    5.0 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Charles Town.

Air quality

69 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.3 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 25414.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

20,132

Suburban
Median age

42.2

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$99,187

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$330,100

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$939/mo

Great value

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

77.2%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

34%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

36.8 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Jefferson County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

  • 2024Latest
    Harris
    41.0%
    Trump
    56.8%
    Other
    2.1%

    Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%

  • 2020
    Biden
    43.8%
    Trump
    54.3%
    Other
    2.0%

    Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%

  • 2016
    Clinton
    39.4%
    Trump
    54.7%
    Other
    5.9%

    Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Charles Town 25414: what to know.

  • Coming from DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia, a move to 25414 crosses a state line, so it's priced as an out-of-state move: one flat rate set before moving day, not by the pound.
  • Rural homes often sit at the end of long or gravel driveways. Let us know if a full-size truck can reach the door, so we can plan a shuttle if it can't.
  • Newer subdivisions around Martinsburg and Charles Town often have HOA rules about where and how long a moving truck can park. Check them before moving day.

Out-of-state moves to 25414 start at $1,290 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $2,490 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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  • 25414 scores 6.8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Save A Lot, about 0.6 miles away.

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