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Waxhaw, NC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jayden Thomas

Anyone else love living in Waxhaw?

Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. With a population of 21,565, Waxhaw is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods wou...

7 replies 6 upvotes living
Reagan Wilson

Freelancing from Waxhaw -experience?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transi...

10 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Jayden Thomas

Living in Waxhaw -the reality

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Median household income is $128,115, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $506,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor...

3 replies 7 upvotes living
Levi Gonzalez

Relocating to Waxhaw, NC -pros and cons?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $506,300 on average. Household incomes average around $128,115 in Waxhaw. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a ...

4 replies 6 upvotes moving
Levi Gonzalez

Job hunting in Waxhaw -tips?

Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for W...

1 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Avery Scott

Just moved to Waxhaw, any tips?

You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The ...

10 replies 7 upvotes moving
Piper Cox

Career opportunities in Waxhaw, NC

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Waxhaw sits at 145.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Hon...

11 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Jayden Thomas

Rent vs buy in Waxhaw -what makes sense?

Hey, Just moved here 8 months ago and Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Appreciate any input. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. ...

1 replies 7 upvotes housing
Cameron Reyes

Best areas to explore in Waxhaw?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 21,565 people. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. The median home value here is around $506,300, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get...

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Alexa Baker

Best kept secrets of Waxhaw, NC

I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new develop...

4 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
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