At a Glance
Median Income
$63,385
$28,059 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
Zillow: $230,370
Median Rent
$779/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
1,926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Charlotte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charlotte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Charlotte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charlotte residents earn a median household income of $63,385 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,059. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlotte is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,370. Median rent is $779/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Charlotte reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,926/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population9,269
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,385
Per Capita$28,059
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$779
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$230,370
Housing Units3,728
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property1,926/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault198/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation912 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Charlotte was founded in 1863.
The median home in Charlotte was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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