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Best Places to Live in Charlotte, North Carolina

Ranked #1 Second Annual “America’s Manliest Cities” Rankings
Ranked #1 America’s Manliest Sports Cities
Ranked #2 Americas Manliest Cites 2011
Ranked #2 America’s Manliest Cities
Ranked #5 Most Romantic Cities for Boomers

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Overview
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Population:659,932
Pop. Change:22%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area: Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord Metro Area
County: Mecklenburg County
City:Charlotte
Zip Code:28253, 28269, ... 72 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Charlotte, North Carolina

As of 2011, Charlotte's population is 659,932 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22.10 percent.

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The median home cost in Charlotte is $178,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Charlotte's cost of living is 1.60% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Charlotte public schools spend $4,695 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Charlotte.

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The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Charlotte jobs have Decreased by 1.70 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Charlotte's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes