At a Glance
Median Income
$128,115
$47,224 per capita
Home Value
$506,300
Zillow: $709,982
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
427/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
9.3% smoking rate
How Waxhaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waxhaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waxhaw a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waxhaw residents earn a median household income of $128,115 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,224. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,848 business establishments, including 363 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waxhaw is $506,300 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $709,982. Median rent is $1,770/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2008.
Safety & Crime
Waxhaw reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 427/100K.
Education
54.9% of adults in Waxhaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waxhaw has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,565
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,769/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,115
Per Capita$47,224
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$13,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,183
Housing
A
Home Value$506,300
Rent$1,770
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$709,982
Housing Units6,548
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property427/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation604 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Waxhaw was built in 2008.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 363 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.