Waxhaw, NC
Living in Waxhaw
Bikeability7
Walkability10
Commute15
Public Transit12
Affordability28
Public Safety92
Airports70
Hospitals39
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+6.5k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
57%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black10%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$112kMedian Household Income+$42k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$329kMedian Home Value+$119k (2010–19)
77%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$334 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201318%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waxhaw
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13
Property Crime in Waxhaw
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waxhaw
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waxhaw, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waxhaw, NC
Weddington Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Arborbrook Christian Academy
6 miles, NE
Kids R Kids the Academy at Blakeney
7 miles, NW
Kiddie Academy of Charlotte
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Waxhaw, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waxhaw, NC
Rebound Behavioral Health
6 miles, SW
Atrium Health Union
13 miles, E
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
13 miles, N
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Waxhaw, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
22 miles, NW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
72 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
84 miles, W