At a Glance
Median Income
$28,242
$20,208 per capita
Home Value
$61,900
Zillow: $229,242
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
56.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
42.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
14.8% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charlotte residents earn a median household income of $28,242 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,208. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlotte is $61,900 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,242. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
3.3% of adults in Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
56.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,109
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,242
Per Capita$20,208
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty42.2%
County GDP$4,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,900
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$229,242
Housing Units578
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,228/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation545 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+56.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Charlotte was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.