Charlotte, North Carolina
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Charlotte market snapshot
- Median Sale Price
- $365K
- Median Days on Market
- 59 days
- Active Listings
- 213
RentCast market data · Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina
About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast (after Jacksonville, Florida). The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.88 million residents, is the 21st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.
Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was among the country's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, with 888,000 new residents. Based on U.S. census data from 2005 to 2015, Charlotte tops the U.S. in millennial population growth. Throughout the 2020s, it has remained one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Residents of Charlotte are referred to as "Charlotteans".
Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America, Honeywell, Truist Financial, and the East Coast headquarters of Wells Fargo, which, when combined with other Charlotte-based financial institutions, makes the city the second-largest banking center in the nation.
Charlotte by the numbers
Population 886,283 · Median age 34.4 yrs · Census ACS 2023
Median household income
Charlotte's median household income of $78,438 compares to $69,904 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Median age (years)
The median age in Charlotte is 34.4 yrs, compared to 39.1 yrs for North Carolina and 38.7 yrs nationally.
Gender split
Charlotte is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, per Census ACS estimates.
Population trend — Charlotte
Charlotte's population grew 3.4% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
North Carolina government
Governor
Josh Stein
Democrat
U.S. Senators
- Tillis, Thomas(R)
- Budd, Ted(R)
House Representatives (14)
- Davis, Donald G. (D-1)(D)
- Ross, Deborah K. (D-2)(D)
- Murphy, Gregory F. (D-3)(R)
- Foushee, Valerie P. (D-4)(D)
- Foxx, Virginia (D-5)(R)
- McDowell, Addison P. (D-6)(R)
- Rouzer, David (D-7)(R)
- Harris, Mark (D-8)(R)
- Hudson, Richard (D-9)(R)
- Harrigan, Pat (D-10)(R)
- Edwards, Chuck (D-11)(R)
- Adams, Alma S. (D-12)(D)
- Knott, Brad (D-13)(R)
- Moore, Tim (D-14)(R)
Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent North Carolina statewide or by congressional district.
Charlotte economy
Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the United States, after New York City. Bank of America, the second-largest financial institution by total assets in the United States, is headquartered in Charlotte. It is also home to Truist Financial, the nation's sixth-largest financial institution. Charlotte also has become a large employment center for major banks not headquartered in Charlotte:
Source: Wikipedia article on Charlotte under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Climate in Charlotte
Monthly climate — Charlotte
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00311975.
Average annual rainfall: 0.4 inches across 0 days per year.
Charlotte real estate news
Recent news about the Charlotte housing market. Source: Google News.
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Charlotte real estate — frequently asked questions
- What is the median home price in Charlotte?
- The median home sale price in Charlotte, NC is $365,000, based on the most recent available sales data.
- How long do homes stay on the market in Charlotte?
- Homes in Charlotte sell in a median of 59 days.
- What is the cost of living like in Charlotte?
- Charlotte has a median household income of $78,438, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- Who lives in Charlotte?
- Charlotte has a population of 886,283 with a median age of 34.4 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- How do I sell my home in Charlotte?
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