Charlotte, NC Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Charlotte home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

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Average City Rating
885,708
Population Estimate
$220,191
Median Home Value
95.0%
Employment Rate
44.3%
Bachelor's Degree+

Charlotte City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Charlotte home.

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(4 Reviews)

Moving to Charlotte, NC, offers an incredible lifestyle blend of urban excitement and Southern charm. Having lived here since 2007, I can personally vouch for the city's vibrant growth, friendly communities, and endless amenities. The pros? Charlotte's diverse neighborhoods cater to various lifestyles, from the bustling Uptown to family-friendly suburbs like Ballantyne and Huntersville. The city is also a hub for banking, healthcare, and tech, offering numerous job opportunities. On the flip side, the rapid growth has led to increased traffic, especially during rush hours, and housing prices have been rising, reflecting Charlotte's desirability. However, the investment is well worth it. The city's green spaces, cultural events, and proximity to both the mountains and the coast make it an ideal place to settle down. Whether you're looking for a peaceful suburban life or an active urban experience, Charlotte has something to offer everyone. I'd love to help you find your perfect home here!

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Amy Goeken

I have called Charlotte home for almost 20 years now! In my opinion, it really is the one of the best cities in the US with an international airport, unique neighborhoods, mild climate and welcoming culture. It has a growing tech industry attracting employers to the Queen City, local breweries, ample outdoor activities courtesy of Mecklenburg Greenway trails that provide currently 62 miles of developed trails for recreation and fitness. Also home to the White Water Rafting Center featuring 1,300 acres to run, paddle, ride, climb and more. Transportation in also expanding via roadways, Lynx light rail, buses and trolley points across the city! Give me a call to see why so many people are relocating to the Queen City!

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Matt Stone

I moved to Charlotte 17 years ago and love this city! The city has grown so much and brought along with its growth an amazing restaurant scene, shopping and venues. From a housing perspective there is really something for everyone. SouthPark offers world-class dining and shopping along with luxury homes and condos. Ballantyne provides more elbow room and the country club. In town neighborhood like Plaza Midwood, Noda & SouthEnd are all booming with activity. Charlotte is such a great place to call home and I would love the opportunity to show you why!

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Tamera Merrill

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont region, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau found that the population was 874,579, making it the 16th-most populous city in the U.S. and the second-largest in the Southeast behind Jacksonville, Florida. The city is the cultural, economic, and transportation center of the Charlotte metropolitan area, whose population ranks 23rd in the U.S., and had a population of 2,660,329, in 2020. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2020 census-estimated population of 2,846,550.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$265
Median Listing Price$439,225
Median Days on Market65
Active Listings3791
New Listings1184
Total Listings (Active + Pending)5016
Avg Listing Price$698,121
Avg Listing Price Change MoM0%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-2%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.32
Family Dual Income54.4
Median Household Income$62,817
Median Individual Income$33,990
Home Ownership52.9%
Home Value$220,191
Median Rent$1,135
Rent Burden29.9%
Poverty12.8%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED10.9%
  • Highschool Education17.1%
  • Some College27.7%
  • Bachelors Degree28.9%
  • Graduate Degree15.4%
  • Total College or Above44.3%
  • Stem Degree42.0%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.1%
  • Female51.9%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married42.5%
  • Divorced12.8%
  • Never Married40.7%
  • Widowed4.0%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityCharlotte
State IDNC
Population885,708

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1826.2%
19–2916.3%
30–3916.4%
40–4913.9%
Age Group% of Population
50–5912.1%
60–698.6%
70–794.3%
80+2.2%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation71.7%
Unemployment Rate5.0%
Disabled7.9%

ETHNICITY

White48.8%
Black35.2%
Asian6.5%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other6.1%
Multiple2.8%

OTHER

Hispanic14.3%
Limited English5.4%
Health Uninsured12.5%
Veteran5.5%

Local Discussions

Community questions and conversations about living in Charlotte, NC.

  1. Is Charlotte, NC a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Charlotte, NC housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Charlotte, NC?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Charlotte, NC?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Charlotte, NC?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Charlotte, NC?

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  10. What should I know before moving to Charlotte, NC?

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Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Get to know neighborhoods in Charlotte, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Hidden Valley

    Hidden Valley ↗

    Median asking price
    $264,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    13
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

  • Villa Heights

    Villa Heights ↗

    Median asking price
    $422,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    7
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.1/10 · 9 schools

  • Plaza Midwood

    Plaza Midwood ↗

    Median asking price
    $475,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    4
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.1/10 · 16 schools

  • Landen Meadows

    Landen Meadows ↗

    Median asking price
    $469,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    3
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8.3/10 · 4 schools

  • McKee Woods

    McKee Woods ↗

    Median asking price
    $575,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    2
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8.3/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.