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Thinking About The Charlotte, NC Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Charlotte. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

Population

1,453,893

Median Home

$343K

Median Income

$79K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,453,893, Charlotte is a major NC city. Median household income is $79K with homes valued around $343K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Charlotte, NC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$343K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

54%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 79 ZIP codes in Charlotte, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

28269

Area Stats

Pop: 78,540

Home Value: $264K

28277

Area Stats

Pop: 71,047

Home Value: $461K

28215

Area Stats

Pop: 64,713

Home Value: $230K

28227

Area Stats

Pop: 59,904

Home Value: $276K

28216

Area Stats

Charlotte Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Asheville Area

Home: $387K104 mi away

Mebane Area

Home: $246K105 mi away

Durham Area

Home: $336K115 mi away

Raleigh Area

Home: $421K128 mi away

Clayton Area

Home: $245K134 mi away

Livability Grades

How Charlotte stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 79 most populated zip codes for Charlotte and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.