Discover Charlotte, NC: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Charlotte leans liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress. However, the city is politically segregated with clear Democratic and Republican enclaves, which commonly can be attributed to racial divides

841,611

Charlotte Population7

47,471

Median Income6

6.3

Unemployment Rate17

Internet Connectivity

72
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  95.2 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  93.8 %
- Average download speed24
  
  77 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  85.4 %
Economy

70
- Income6
  
  $35,710
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $47,471
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  16.8 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  17.3 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  3.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  12.7 %
- Employment rate17
  
  93.7 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  49.7 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  3.3 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  22.9 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.9 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  19.2 %
Taxes

68
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  3.9 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.7 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  2.5 %
- State sales tax19
  
  4.8 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.9 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  1.2 %
Climate

67
- Sunny days3
  
  64 days
- Rainy days11
  
  112 days
- Hot days11
  
  46 days
- Cold days11
  
  63 days
- Average humidity11
  
  67 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  6 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  5 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  40 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  79 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  Medium
- Tornado risk23
  
  Medium
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  Low
Education

62
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  24
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  14.0 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  9
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  24.3 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Cato Middle College High
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  217
Diversity

62
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  41.9 %
- Black7
  
  34.5 %
- Asian7
  
  6.5 %
- Hispanic7
  
  14.0 %
Outdoor Activities

59
- Beaches9
  
  5
- Parks15
  
  123
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Home Pricing

57
- Median home value5
  
  $256,248
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $181
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,500
Healthcare

54
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  23
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.05 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  3
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  15.8 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  10.9 miles from city center
Travel Connectivity

53
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  4
Attractions

45
- Restaurants8
  
  28.7 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  55.0 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  68.1 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  9.2 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  35
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  19
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos22
  
  1
Air Quality

45
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  16 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  69 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  204 days per year
Safety

35
- Property crimes1
  
  3,930 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  706.7 per 100,000 residents
Local Transportation

26
- Walkability score10
  
  26
- Bikeability score10
  
  34
- Transit score10
  
  29
- Commute via public transit17
  
  3.4 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  2.1 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  76.6 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  25.7 minutes

Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States since 2010, particularly for 65- to 74-year olds which grew by 64%

Age

34.1

Median Age7

19.2

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Charlotte residents are predominantly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 6.1% since 2010, while the Black community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 19.3%

Race

63.3

North Carolina Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Charlotte has comfortable summers and cold, snowless winters with frequent rain. The temperature reaches 90°F or above 46 days per year with an average temperature in January of 40°F. There is at least some rain 112 days per year with 42 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature42

The average home value in Charlotte increased by 49% since 2010 which is 7% higher than the national average and 20% higher than the state average

Rent

1,500

Monthly Average12

Renters43

Average Home Value5

Charlotte is an average tax location with sales tax near the national average and property tax 24% lower than the national average, but income tax 14% higher than the national average.

Other

0.85

Property Tax21

7.25

Sales Tax19

1.23

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)44

Charlotte has an average employment rate of 94% which is 0% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Compass Group USA and Bank of America

Income

17.3

<$25,0006

16.8

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

2016 Presidential Election Results46

Representatives

Mayor28	Vi Lyles Democratic
House of Representative28	Alma Adams Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, is 10.9 miles from the center of Charlotte, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, W.G. "Bill" Hefner VA Medical Center, is 35.1 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Levine Cancer Institute, is 4.6 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	No
Decriminalized29	Yes

In North Carolina, 37.1% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a decrease since 2000 when 42.6% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks30

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#30	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche31
#32	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report32
#83	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche33
#38	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche34
#20	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report35
#91	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub36
#56	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades37

1	2015 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
34	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
35	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
36	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
37	National Health Index
38	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
39	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
40	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
41	Normal Precipitation, Inches
42	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
43	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
44	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
45	Where Democrats And Republicans Live In Your City \| fivethirtyeight
46	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Charlotte, NC

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Climate

Education

Diversity

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Healthcare

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