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Mecklenburg County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in North Carolina
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in North Carolina
  • 13 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B
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Mecklenburg County is located in North Carolina with a population of 1,034,290. Mecklenburg County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Mecklenburg County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mecklenburg County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mecklenburg County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Mecklenburg County are above average.
Population
1,034,290

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$203,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,032
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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Mecklenburg County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    389.2
    282.7
  • Murder
    8.6
    6.1
  • Rape
    22.1
    40.7
  • Robbery
    199.4
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    650.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,770.2
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    264.9
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%

Working in Mecklenburg County

Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,695
National
$55,322
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    Mecklenburg County Reviews

    13 reviews
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    I love living in Mecklenburg County! My family and I live very close to the University, Northlake and Concord area and because of that, it is close to a lot of great shopping areas, grocery stores, restaurants, and churches. I haven't had much experience with the school situations but I know that there are some large public and private schools nearby.
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    Mecklenburg County is large and encompassing. I believe that the public school system could be improved, but we have a growing population which will bolster our economy. I love the parks and recreation centers that we have because they promote healthy living in an urban country like Mecklenburg. We also have a rich history that can be learned at various museums and exhibits across the county.
    I have grown up in Mecklenburg County and lived here my entire life. While I have had an overall positive experience here, once you hit high school you begin to notice the lack of things to do until you are 21. While walking around with friends is nice and all, I,d like to simply see more things to do (museums, parks, etc). Other than that, this has always been a safe place to live and I would recommend it to anyone looking to move to an urban spot of North Carolina.