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Optimist Park
  • Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
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Neighborhood
Charlotte

Optimist Park

A minus
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A minus
Optimist Park is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 185. Optimist Park is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Optimist Park offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Optimist Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Optimist Park tend to be liberal. The public schools in Optimist Park are above average.
About Optimist Park...
Population
185
Neighborhood in
Charlotte
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$372,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,332
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    84%
  • Own
    16%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$42,228
National
$69,021
Families with Children
9%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    11%
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