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00821

Christiansted, VI

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Total Population

5,821
5-year trend
+10.5%

Median Household Income

$35,821
5-year trend
+18.9%

Median Home Value

$184,191
5-year trend
+25.2%

Median Rent

$995
5-year trend
+32.3%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 23% lower than the state average, indicating a more affordable area.

Safety score of 84/100 indicates this is a very safe neighborhood with low crime rates.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$35,821
22.9% below state avg
Home Value
$184,191
22.9% below state avg
Rent
$995
22.9% below state avg
Population Density
5,821 residents
Median Age
44.4 years
Safety Score
84/100
Above average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
68
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
75/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
50/100
Education
42/100
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Employment
69/100
Housing
84/100
Weather
73/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Christiansted, VI 00821

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Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
91
Near average
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
77
Below avg
Transportation
98
Average
Healthcare
99
Average
Groceries
97
Average
Utilities
98
Average
Overall
91
Average

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
3,822
Employment Rate
95.4%
Avg. Commute
34 min
Work From Home
21%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Healthcare & Social Assistance
18.6%
Professional Services
15%
Retail Trade
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Education
7.7%
Total Employed
3,648
Total Unemployed
413
Unemployment Rate
10.8%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Christiansted, VI

Median household income is 23% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

36.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 7.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 68% family households.

Poverty rate of 15.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$35,821
-52.3% vs US
vs State Median
-22.9%
State: $46,448
Income Distribution
0%
Under $50k
0%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.71 people

Total Households
2,147
Family Households
68.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
21.7%
#2 Industry
Professional
17.6%
#3 Industry
Retail
16.6%
Total Employed Residents:4,541

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
13.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
13.2%
511 workers
Public Transit
8.7%
338 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,874
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (13.2% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.9%
3,723 employed
Labor Force
3,874
275 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:7.1%
Median Age
44.4 years
Per Capita Income
$21,492
Poverty Rate
15.7%
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