Boston skyline across the harbor, with waterfront condos and boats in the marina.

Charlestown

Founded in 1629 before the City of Boston itself, Charlestown is the City’s oldest neighborhood.

Property Listings

Multi-story stone building on a Boston street, viewed from the corner with cars parked along the curb.
For Sale
MLS® 73462450
Courtesy of Christopher Sower with Cushman & Wakefield

$22,000,000

33 Third Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
9 Beds 55 Baths 35,268 Sq.Ft.
Red-brick row house with a rounded facade, ornate entrance canopy, window boxes, and iron fencing.
Pending
MLS® 73545961
Courtesy of The Steve Bremis Team with Steve Bremis Realty Group

$5,799,900

46 High St, Boston, MA 02129
42 Harvard Street
Active Under Contract
MLS® 73590132
Courtesy of Nancy Roth with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

$4,750,000

42 Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02129
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,000 Sq.Ft.
Multi-story residential building with a brick ground floor, gray siding, dormer windows, and two front entrances.
For Sale
MLS® 73497043
Courtesy of Nicholas Herz with Boston Realty Advisors

$4,490,000

89 Green St, Boston, MA 02129
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,308 Sq.Ft.
Charlestown street corner with a blue-and-white wave mural on a laundromat.
For Sale
MLS® 73497042
Courtesy of Nicholas Herz with Boston Realty Advisors

$4,490,000

194-198 Bunker Hill St, Boston, MA 02129
10 Beds 10 Baths 6,400 Sq.Ft.
White two-story clapboard house with black-trimmed windows, recessed entry, and black garage door.
Pending
MLS® 73541133
Courtesy of The Sarkis Team with Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

$3,995,000

8 Lawrence St, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,004 Sq.Ft.
Charlestown street lined with historic homes, leafy trees, and parked cars.
For Sale
MLS® 73578963
Courtesy of Frank Celeste with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

$3,250,000

16 Common Street, Boston, MA 02129
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,578 Sq.Ft.
Kitchen with light wood cabinets, veined marble surfaces, green cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
For Sale
MLS® 73512592
Courtesy of Zachary Endicott with RE/MAX Encore

$2,850,000

16 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 02129
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,446 Sq.Ft.
32 Pleasant Street
Active Under Contract
MLS® 73581324
Courtesy of Tracy Shea with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

$2,625,000

32 Pleasant Street, Boston, MA 02129
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,002 Sq.Ft.

Welcome to Charlestown

 
Founded in 1629 before the City of Boston itself, Charlestown is the City’s oldest neighborhood. Much of Charlestown was burned to the ground by British troops following the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 and was subsequently rebuilt. The Bunker Hill Monument constructed in 1826 and completed in 1842 commemorates the famous battle. Charlestown is home to another celebrated relic of the nation’s history, the U.S.S. Constitution. Also known as “Old Ironsides,” it is the oldest continually commissioned ship in the United States Navy and is docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Overview for Charlestown, MA

19,967 people live in Charlestown, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $89,475. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,967

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$89,475

Average individual Income

Around Charlestown, MA

There's plenty to do around Charlestown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

90
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
70
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Domino's Pizza, Puxadinho, and Liberty Bell Wholesale Grocery Company.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.2 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
Dining 0.22 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.45 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
btone FITNESS - Charlestown Logo
Active 0.41 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
City Square Park Logo
Active 0.51 miles 3 reviews 4/5 stars
Active 0.71 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charlestown, MA

Population Households Employment

Charlestown has 9,380 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charlestown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,967 people call Charlestown home. The population density is 30,290 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,967

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
9,380

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$89,475

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Charlestown, MA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Charlestown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating

Neighborhood Gallery

Charlestown waterfront marina with docked boats, waterfront buildings, and a green truss bridge.
Boston skyline across the harbor, with waterfront piers and the Zakim Bridge.
Aerial view of Charlestown waterfront, marina, brick residences, and Boston skyline across the harbor.
Aerial view of Charlestown with the Bunker Hill Monument, Boston skyline, and Zakim Bridge.
Aerial view of Charlestown waterfront, Boston skyline, and the Zakim Bridge on a clear day.
Charlestown waterfront and Boston skyline, with the Zakim Bridge and harbor in view.
Aerial view of Charlestown waterfront, with marina slips and brick buildings beside Boston Harbor.
Charlestown courtyard with a fenced pool, shaded path, red-brick buildings, and a large metal sculpture.
Historic red-brick building with a large arched window and landscaped grounds beside the sidewalk.
Charlestown waterfront and harbor with the Boston skyline across the water.
Charlestown waterfront boardwalk and marina with the Boston skyline across the harbor.
Historic red-brick building with a large arched glass entrance and landscaped grounds.
Modern lobby with an open ceiling, upper walkways, and abstract sculptures.
Tree-shaded urban plaza with wooden benches and brick buildings with arched windows.
Red-brick building with an arched window beside a flower-lined walkway and modern buildings.
Brick path winding through a leafy park with benches and planted beds.
Brick-paved park path winding past shaded benches and leafy trees.
Charlestown waterfront boardwalk with benches overlooking Boston Harbor and the skyline
Charlestown waterfront with piers and Boston’s skyline across the harbor
Charlestown waterfront marina with boats in the harbor and a green truss bridge beyond.
Boston Harbor waterfront with marina, modern condos, the Zakim Bridge, and Bunker Hill Monument in the distance.
Boston skyline across the harbor, with waterfront piers in the foreground.
Waterfront marina and city shoreline beneath a wide, cloud-filled blue sky.
Historic Charlestown brick row houses with ornate facades and a mansard roof.
Aerial view of brick Charlestown rowhouses beside a leafy park and the Bunker Hill Monument.
Furnished rooftop deck overlooking Charlestown rooftops and the Boston skyline.
Charlestown rooftops with the Boston skyline and Zakim Bridge in the distance.
Charlestown row houses with colorful facades, ornate cornices, and projecting bay windows.
Boston skyline across the harbor, with waterfront condos and boats in the marina.

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