Crime
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
Employment
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
Ratings
Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
| Statistic | Charlestown | New Hampshire | National |
| Average one way commute | 24min | 27min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 76.9% | 81.0% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 21.8% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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