Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area, NC-SC
Living in the Charlotte Metro Area
Bikeability19
Walkability21
Commute44
Public Transit28
Affordability64
Public Safety79
Airports69
Hospitals47
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5MPopulation+858k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black22%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$850Median Monthly Rent+$209 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Charlotte Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Charlotte Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Charlotte Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area, NC-SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area, NC-SC
Philips Academy
0 miles, NW
Adventist Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Providence Day School
1 miles, SE
Charlotte Country Day School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area, NC-SC
Queens University of Charlotte
3 miles, NW
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
6 miles, NW
Johnson C Smith University
6 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area, NC-SC
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
4 miles, NW
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
5 miles, SW
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area, NC-SC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
9 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
81 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
87 miles, S