Charlotte, North Carolina SperlingViews

Charlotte is one of the greatest places in the US to live and I've traveled all over the world and experienced many different cultures so I don't say this lightly. The biggest down side to Charlotte is that there is no water running through the uptown area so you don't have that kind of charm. But we do now have the white water rafting olympic training place so that's cool. But in terms of quality of life, the shopping is fantastic, the arts are wonderful, the sports events are plentiful from NFL to NBA to Nascar, and it's a fantastic place to raise a family. Because Charlotte was undervalued, the property values have not taken the hit that many properties throughout the country have taken. The average cost of a home in Charlotte is only $175,000. You have homes much less and you have million dollar plus mansions to choose from as well. Lake Wylie is 20 minutes south and Lake Norman is 30 minutes north if you like the water. It's 3 hours from the beach and an hour and a half from the mountains. US Airways hub is in Charlotte so it's easy to get in and out of. The traffic like any other big city sucks, and the public school system is not the greatest as we can't seem to get a state government in place that places value on education so our schools are sadly underfunded. Private schools are expensive but provide an excellent education. I lived here as a single person and as a married with kids person, and while it wasn't a great place to be single, I can highly recommend it for families. Taxation in Charlotte is the highest in the state in terms of property taxes at $1.30 per $1000. But it's convenient to live here and there's a lot of southern hospitality here.

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I am Asian American - there is a lot racism here - 1/6/2008

If you go to the Charlotte craigslist page and look under "rants and raves" you will see many many racist comments about various races. The news is always placing Hispanics in a negative light (it[read more...]

WAAAAAAYYYYY better than Los Angeles - 12/29/2007

We moved here from LA back in 11/06 and for my wife myself and our 18 month old, this place is much better than LA. In LA you must spend at least 1 million to live in a place where you feel safe[read more...]

Just Moved to Charlotte - What a regret - 12/26/2007

Years ago, I visited friends that lived in Charlotte and we were very impressed with its beauty and price of living. Early this year I got a job offer in Charlotte and was extremely excited about the[read more...]

Transplant from New Jersey - 12/18/2007

I've transplanted from the NJ/Philadelphia area. I grew up in NJ, went to college in NJ and then moved to Philadelphia. My parents moved to Charlotte and then I followed several years later. I[read more...]

How is it for singles? Interracial dating? - 12/5/2007

I have hung out in Charlotte a few times and it's a nice looking city. I may move there, but I would like to know... how hard is it for a young male to meet quality women in Charlotte? How is the[read more...]

Charlotte not a place to move if you have kids wit - 12/1/2007

We recently moves here from California. We had thought because North Carolina founded TEACCH and it is a statewide program that their would be good autism services. We have a 5 year old who is[read more...]

Pension - 12/1/2007

I plan in the near future to move to Charlotte, NC Would my pension be taxed and if so how much? Thank[read more...]

very pro quality of life - 11/20/2007

great to mork live and raise[read more...]

Nothing Unique - 11/19/2007

Charlotte is a very nice 'growing" city, but there is nothing that makes the QC really standout from other cities. Charlotte is a very neutral city culturally. The people are polite (most of the[read more...]

Charlotte - 11/14/2007

I'm a transplant from NY to Charlotte, NC. I LOVE IT HERE! It's beautiful here, the people are so friendly, the City is gorgeous, and the shopping is great. Traffic is an issue but it's being[read more...]

Charlotte's great Real Estate Market - 11/8/2007

This Real Estate Market is great. Buyers have so much to choose from and prices are outstanding. Uptown Charlotte is the place to[read more...]

Amazing...... - 11/8/2007

I am a long time resident of the Charlotte area (15 years) having moved here right out of college. I am completely amazed at how negative the views are of Charlotte. Having grown up outside of DC I[read more...]

Is it really that bad - 10/18/2007

We are planing to relocate from Orlando and although I have read nothing but bad things about Charlotte, I dont think is as bad as where we live now. My main concern is education, crime and overall a[read more...]

not much for active, sinlge lifestyles - 10/14/2007

Just relocate to charlotte from chicago in August for a job. I was looking foward to the cheaper cost of living and warmer climate, which Charlotte definitely has... however, it does not offer[read more...]

Charlotte - a banking and business town .....but m - 9/3/2007

Facts About Charlotte, NC ... from The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Cost of living below the national average City, County and State AAA bond ratings Average of 587 airline flights daily[read more...]

Banker's Hours - 9/3/2007

There's something to be said about being one of the largest banking capitals in the country, I'm just not sure what it is exactly. On one hand a person can get an MBA in this town in their sleep.[read more...]

Short Winters - 8/23/2007

Anyone moving here from the North, as I did, will enjoy the short winters. You can get rid of that snow shovel, a broom will suffice for the once-a-year dusting we get. Also- forget the[read more...]

It's too hot! - 8/9/2007

Okay today's high of 104 is a bit exceptional but Charlotte does get very hot in the summer, so be prepared. Also, if you are a snow bunny you will need to plan on traveling for skiing etc as you[read more...]

You Can Do Better Elsewhere - 8/8/2007

Pleasant fall and spring. Now for the bad news. Heat index in the summer unbearable, especially when you factor in air pollution. Can you say, "choking?" I lived there for a year. Along with the[read more...]

Overall - 8/7/2007

I lived in Charlotte for 40 years and recently moved to escape. When I moved there, it was a sleepy southern town. Now it is a too-rapidly, crime-ridden, costly place to live. Yes, it is a[read more...]