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Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area

NC · 99 cities · 1,977,881 population

1,977,881 Total Population
99 Cities & Towns
$81,613 Avg Income
$278,239 Avg Home Value
$1,208 Avg Rent
29.9% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro

Charlotte, NC

Pop 886,283
Income $78,438
Home $351,500

Concord, NC

Pop 106,518
Income $84,752
Home $327,600

Gastonia, NC

Pop 81,632
Income $60,554
Home $250,000

Rock Hill, SC

Pop 74,769
Income $64,770
Home $267,400

Huntersville, NC

Pop 62,458
Income $119,951
Home $439,300

Kannapolis, NC

Pop 56,470
Income $70,691
Home $245,500

Mooresville, NC

Pop 51,447
Income $88,592
Home $348,500

Indian Trail, NC

Pop 41,146
Income $99,073
Home $343,500

Salisbury, NC

Pop 35,730
Income $51,058
Home $215,200

Monroe, NC

Pop 35,596
Income $67,265
Home $270,600

Cornelius, NC

Pop 32,009
Income $114,688
Home $512,400

Matthews, NC

Pop 29,959
Income $105,579
Home $406,800

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan area is the 35th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 1,977,881 spread across 99 cities and towns in NC. Anchored by Charlotte, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area earn an average household income of $81,613, while the average home value sits at $278,239. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,208 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro reports an average violent crime rate of 363.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 3,282.0 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 60.6°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 11.0%, which is near the national average.

With 99 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area offers a wide variety of living options. From bustling city neighborhoods to quiet suburban communities, the metro provides options for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature60.6°F
Avg January Temp41.4°F
Avg July Temp79.5°F
Avg Annual Precipitation44.8"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate363.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate3282.0 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.6%
Avg Poverty Rate11.0%
Avg Median Age39.9

All 99 Cities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area

1 Charlotte NC 886,283
2 Concord NC 106,518
3 Gastonia NC 81,632
4 Rock Hill SC 74,769
5 Huntersville NC 62,458
6 Kannapolis NC 56,470
7 Mooresville NC 51,447
8 Indian Trail NC 41,146
9 Salisbury NC 35,730
10 Monroe NC 35,596
11 Cornelius NC 32,009
12 Matthews NC 29,959
13 Statesville NC 29,161
14 Fort Mill SC 28,281
15 Mint Hill NC 26,954
16 Waxhaw NC 21,565
17 Harrisburg NC 19,203
18 Mount Holly NC 17,928
19 Stallings NC 16,495
20 Lake Wylie SC 15,177
21 Belmont NC 15,140
22 Davidson NC 14,852
23 Weddington NC 13,468
24 Tega Cay SC 13,267
25 Lake Norman of Iredell NC 12,496
26 Lincolnton NC 11,503
27 Kings Mountain NC 11,472
28 Pineville NC 10,780
29 Lake Norman of Catawba NC 9,308
30 Wesley Chapel NC 8,923
31 Lancaster SC 8,738
32 York SC 8,697
33 Clover SC 7,013
34 Unionville NC 6,826
35 Marvin NC 6,542
36 Dallas NC 6,012
37 Locust NC 5,529
38 Bessemer City NC 5,508
39 Cramerton NC 5,376
40 Chester SC 5,241
41 Westport NC 5,079
42 Wadesboro NC 4,966
43 Midland NC 4,758
44 Ranlo NC 4,556
45 China Grove NC 4,487
46 Baxter Village SC 4,355
47 Wingate NC 4,169
48 Newport SC 4,142
49 Stanley NC 4,014
50 Troutman NC 3,813
51 India Hook SC 3,794
52 Lowesville NC 3,737
53 Landis NC 3,726
54 Lowell NC 3,711
55 Enochville NC 3,392
56 Lake Park NC 3,365
57 Spencer NC 3,305
58 Mineral Springs NC 3,244
59 Lesslie SC 3,202
60 Granite Quarry NC 3,015
61 Springdale SC 2,727
62 Rockwell NC 2,688
63 Marshville NC 2,586
64 Denver NC 2,483
65 Kershaw SC 2,220
66 Riverview SC 2,215
67 Hemby Bridge NC 2,079
68 Mount Pleasant NC 1,866
69 Irwin SC 1,801
70 Great Falls SC 1,741
71 Eureka Mill SC 1,732
72 East Spencer NC 1,309
73 Catawba SC 1,225
74 Fort Lawn SC 1,144
75 McAdenville NC 1,139
76 Springdale NC 1,120
77 Gayle Mill SC 1,119
78 Faith NC 1,090
79 Cleveland NC 1,053
80 Van Wyck SC 970
81 Heath Springs SC 825
82 Harmony NC 811
83 JAARS NC 769
84 Iron Station NC 722
85 Unity SC 655
86 Alexis NC 635
87 High Shoals NC 565
88 Hickory Grove SC 559
89 Sharon SC 515
90 Peachland NC 437
91 Morven NC 435
92 Richburg SC 404
93 Gold Hill NC 401
94 Crouse NC 358
95 Lowrys SC 357
96 McConnells SC 312
97 Buford SC 283
98 Love Valley NC 155
99 Tradesville SC 74