City Intelligence
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.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
1,453,893
Median Home
$343K
Median Income
$79K
Zip Codes Covered
79
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 StatsPop: 78,540
Home Value: $264K
28277
Area StatsPop: 71,047
Home Value: $461K
28215
Area StatsPop: 64,713
Home Value: $230K
28227
Area StatsPop: 59,904
Home Value: $276K
28216
Area StatsPop: 53,422
Home Value: $221K
28205
Area StatsPop: 51,160
Home Value: $375K
28210
Area StatsPop: 46,811
Home Value: $442K
28273
Area StatsPop: 46,663
Home Value: $274K
28262
Area StatsPop: 45,186
Home Value: $270K
28213
Area StatsPop: 44,515
Home Value: $221K
28212
Area StatsPop: 43,301
Home Value: $210K
28214
Area StatsPop: 41,117
Home Value: $212K
+ 67 more ZIP codes in Charlotte.
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Livability Grades
How Charlotte stacks up across six key categories.
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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.