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375 discussions from residents and visitors

Roger H.

Is Charlotte getting better or worse?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $78,438, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $351,500 on average. Rent is about $1,504/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

15 replies 68 upvotes living
Angel W.

Moving to Charlotte — what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,504/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $351,500 on average. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all thin...

2 replies 57 upvotes moving
mesa_theodore

Charlotte quality of life - honest take

Hey everyone, We relocated for my husband's job in retail. The school system in Elizabeth is actually improving. Unemployment at 3.2% is {unemp_feel}. With a population of 886,283, the city has a {city_feel}. Nightlife is decent if you know where to go. The community in Elizabeth is really tight-...

15 replies 62 upvotes living
dallaswalker2022

Best farmers market in Charlotte?

For context, Just retired here from Baltimore. The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now. I'm paying /mo for a 1-bed in South End and honestly seems high for what I get. Property values in University area went up 10% last year alone. Public transit is basically useless - yo...

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Bennett

Is Charlotte getting better or worse?

Hey, What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

3 replies 83 upvotes living
isaac_mind

Should I move to Charlotte or stay in Tucson?

First post here. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $78,438 in Charlotte. Homes are going for about $351,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Charlotte sits at 536.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up...

7 replies 9 upvotes moving
Kaylee Myers

Unpopular Charlotte opinions - go

Alright, need some real talk here. I grew up here, left for college, and came back 7 years ago. A friend just bought in University area for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. Nightlife is decent if you know where to go. Am I being unrealistic?

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Kathleen T.

Working remotely from Charlotte — my experience

I've been working remotely from Charlotte for 1 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Could be better but workable with a good p...

8 replies 69 upvotes jobs
Gianna Cruz

Rent just went up again in Charlotte

Can we talk about The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now. Median income here is around which {inc_feel}. Crime rate at 536.2/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. What I like: - Four seasons - Good schools in certain areas - Good healthcare options What I don't...

47 replies 111 upvotes housing
Grace Thomas

Charlotte is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 886K, Charlotte is a major city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not p...

13 replies 69 upvotes living
Aria Taylor

Freelancing from Charlotte — experience?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 886K, Charlotte is a major city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growin...

5 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Megan M.

Charlotte is underrated, change my mind

It's a a major city city with about 886K people. Household incomes average around $78,438 in Charlotte. Median household income is $78,438, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,504 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent ...

0 replies 75 upvotes best-worst
Grace Thomas

Housing in Charlotte compared to New York

Alright, Rent is about $1,504/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $78,438 in Charlotte. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

3 replies 72 upvotes housing
Jonathan Jimenez

Best weekend activity in Charlotte?

Unemployment at 3.2% is {unemp_feel}. I don't understand why more people don't talk about Montford. Is this just me?

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Leah Stewart

Day-to-day life in Charlotte, NC

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 19 years and It's a a major city city with about 886K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Eva Foster

Life in Charlotte as a young professional

Alright, Just moved here 5 months ago and With a population of 886K, Charlotte is a major city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely ...

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Sara C.

How is the nightlife in Charlotte?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a major city city with about 886K people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo...

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Oliver

Things that make Charlotte unique

Hey folks, With a population of 886K, Charlotte is a major city. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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isaac_mind

Why I chose Charlotte over bigger cities

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $78,438, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $351,500, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a major city city with about 886K people. The weather takes some gett...

5 replies 35 upvotes living
Matthew

Is Charlotte a good place to live?

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $1,504 for rent here. It's a a major city city with about 886K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

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Megan M.

Best things about Charlotte that nobody talks about

As a 4-year resident, here are some things about Charlotte that don't make it into the guides: 1. There are amazing hiking trails 20 min from downtown 2. The library system is phenomenal 3. Cost of living is way better than people think Happy to answer questions.

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Christian Collins

Most overpriced restaurant in Charlotte?

Nightlife is decent if you know where to go. Unemployment at 3.2% is {unemp_feel}. Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. What I like: - Good airport - Safe neighborhoods - Pet-friendly city - Good farmers markets What I don't: - Chain restaurants everywhere - Property taxes - Homelessness visibl...

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Karen E.

Housing market in Charlotte — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $351,500. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1504. Is now a good time to buy in Charlotte? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Patrick R.

Should I move to Charlotte or stay in Boston?

I work in marketing and Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,438, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $351,500, which seems about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some ...

27 replies 10 upvotes moving
Megan M.

Best restaurants in Charlotte?

Random thought, I'm a 24-year-old project manager and Household incomes average around $78,438 in Charlotte. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Charlotte?

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Sara C.

Rent in Charlotte getting crazy

So, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $351,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,504 for rent here. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $78,438 in Charlotte. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborh...

0 replies 47 upvotes housing
Eva Foster

Most underrated neighborhood in Charlotte

I work remote and chose Charlotte specifically for the lifestyle. The school system in Mooresville is actually decent. With a population of 886,283, the city has a {city_feel}. Unemployment at 3.2% is {unemp_feel}. The community in Mooresville is really tight-knit. I keep discovering new spots eve...

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Grace Thomas

The most Charlotte thing ever

Can we talk about I'm currently renting in Ballantyne and trying to figure out my next move. The food scene in Ballantyne is honestly incredible. Property values in Dilworth went up 6% last year alone. Median income here is around which {inc_feel}. The airport connections are underrated which ma...

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