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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
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Population
808,834

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$178,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$966
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%

Charlotte Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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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
      463
      283
    • Murder
      7
      6
    • Rape
      25
      41
    • Robbery
      237
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      746
      500
    • Theft
      3,043
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      308
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $55,599
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%
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    I live in Greensboro but am from Winston - Salem and Charlotte is about three times larger than Greensboro and Winston - Salem. Charlotte is a wonderful city with lots if entertainment, parks, shopping, and city life. I feel as when I go to Greensboro and Winston - Salem that those are the other two cities that are similar to Charlotte. The traffic in Charlotte terrible but not like Atlanta and Washington D.C. are. Sometimes I think that Charlotte and Greensboro are the only two cities with the legit things. Winston - Salem in my opinion is a many Charlotte with the downtown, shopping, traffic, and population growth. I love Charlotte when I visit and hope to come back!
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    Charlotte is a large and diverse city with many attractions available. Looking for food? Charlotte has a wide choice of restaurants to visit, and all are held to high standards, with a good variety of types of food. Entertainment in Charlotte is everywhere. From street performers to concerts or movies, the city is alive with character. Visiting may even convince you to stay for a while!
    Charlotte has a lot of activities and fun things to do! The options are limitless! The lighting on the architecture in Uptown is special. I can really relate to the structures and lighting being that I would like to become an electrical engineer! Some of the changes that I would like to see in Charlotte is lower crime rate, we need more sidewalks, and better transportation routes.