At a Glance
Median Income
$196,159
$81,118 per capita
Home Value
$730,200
Zillow: $1,050,246
Median Rent
$2,205/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.9%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
8.0% smoking rate
How Weddington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weddington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weddington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Weddington residents earn a median household income of $196,159 , which is 161% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,118. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weddington is $730,200 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,050,246. Median rent is $2,205/month, with 51.0% 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 1998.
Education
65.9% of adults in Weddington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weddington 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 Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population13,468
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$196,159
Per Capita$81,118
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$730,200
Rent$2,205
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$1,050,246
Housing Units4,356
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation645 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+25.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Weddington was built in 1998.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.