At a Glance
Median Income
$57,656
$27,954 per capita
Home Value
$232,700
Zillow: $339,555
Median Rent
$852/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
18.1% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $57,656 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,954. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,422 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlotte is $232,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,555. Median rent is $852/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
15.4% of adults in Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,864
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,656
Per Capita$27,954
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A
Home Value$232,700
Rent$852
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$339,555
Housing Units699
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation648 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Charlotte was founded in 1808.
The median home in Charlotte was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.