What BestPlaces Users Say about Charlotte
Background Information:
Charlotte, North Carolina is a bustling city known for its booming economy and southern charm. With a growing population of over 870,000 people, it has become a popular place to live for many individuals and families. However, like any city, it has its pros and cons. Here's what some users have to say about living in Charlotte.
Overall, the majority of user reviews on BestPlaces.net speak highly of living in Charlotte. Many reviewers mention the city's friendly atmosphere and numerous job opportunities. SarahD stated, "Charlotte is a great city to live in. The people are friendly and the job market is thriving." Similarly, JohnK shared, "I moved to Charlotte for work and I have not regretted it. The people here are so welcoming and the job market is diverse."
In terms of cost of living, some users have mixed opinions. While some, like NancyB, appreciate the affordable housing and low taxes, others have found the price of living to be high. As reviewer TimS put it, "Charlotte has a lot going for it, but the cost of living can be a bit steep. It's important to budget wisely and find a good paying job if you want to make it work here."
One aspect that received a lot of attention in the reviews is the weather in Charlotte. Some commenters, like MaryL, love the mild winters and hot summers, saying "I don't mind the heat as long as I have air conditioning." However, others have a different opinion, such as JakeM who wrote, "The summers here are brutal and the winters can be unpredictable. It's something to keep in mind before moving here."
Overall, it seems that most people enjoy living in Charlotte. While there are some concerns about the cost of living and the weather, the overall consensus is that it is a friendly and thriving city with plenty of opportunities. As reviewer StephanieG sums it up, "I've lived in Charlotte for 10 years now and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. It's a great place to call home."
based on 305 ReviewsGet to know Charlotte with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Charlotte
Charlotte NC - 10/9/2016
Beautiful place,nice polite,people in general but not even close to NYC or Long Island as far as fun and excitement goes. Much cheaper to live but can be very slow,ass backwards and just plain boring and stupid compared to most of NY.It is a lot cheaper to live though. As long as you like to watch TV, then everything will be
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Moving from the UK - 9/1/2016
Hi, I'm moving to Charlotte in early 2017 with my husband and our two sons (age 1 and 6) my husband is an American citizen so already has his social security no. Etc and I'll be coming over on a Visa. We are visiting Charlotte in a couple of weeks as my husband has a couple of job leads (he's s dental technician) and I'd like to view some schools. We are interested in the Huntersville area as it was recommended by friends, but are more than open to other suggestions.
We are just looking for a better quality of life, we are fortunate enough to live in quite a nice area in the uk and are only 20 mins from central London but I like the feel of being part of the community. Up until 2014 we attended church regularly and had our eldest son baptised but after the loss of my daughter I have lost my faith and haven't been back to church since. We was never overly religious but I like the Christian values but cannot see myself as part of a church group.
I was wondering if anyone
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Single 27 female - thinking of moving to Charlotte - 8/25/2016
Hi! So I've decided to move to Charlotte, NC from MD. I don't have family or friends there. But I know my church family here has connections with a church in Charlotte. I'm not worried about making friends as its not difficult for me. What I would like to know is what is the cost of living for a single person? I don't really have a career but will be applying for admin - marketing assistant positions. I also want to work on my degree at some point.
Are the apartments nice there and what is the price difference compared to MD? I do want to save money as well. I have a dog and don't want to rent out a room like I do here in MD. I heard some things about racism and being a brown girl, I wana make sure I don't come across that. Cuz that won't be pretty.
Are the prices of gas, grocery any different from MD? I love the fact that the mountains and beach is only 2 hrs away which is a dream come true for me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!
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The Beginning of University Citys Boon Years - 3/2/2016
We in commercial real estate have always know that the University City area of Charlotte has been a soft but stable market, meaning that lease rates are lower and more consistent than other areas of Charlotte.
This area has however seen a slide in the condition of properties until now. Now, with the Lynx BLue Line Extension due to open in August of 2017, we are seeing property owners our millions into existing property improvements aiming for a higher, even a Class A, status.
add to this the momentum in knowing that nearly 550 acres of land were purchased in 2015 posed to being on a new level of development.
Tough surprising to some we are pleased to note that this submarket, University City, is definitely on the rise!
Greg Hardee
Charlotte Commercial Properties
704.491.7563
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high schools in charlotte area HELP - 2/1/2016
single mom planning on relocating to the CLT area (from NJ) in the fall 2016 son will be in 9th grade. I've been reading about all the problems with the school system and am really worried. He currently has an IEP for a slight Auditory Process Disorder. Am hoping to find a small/mid school with an International Affairs/Global Studies program (like Independence High School has-but too big of a school) as well as one that supports students with an IEP. If anyone has any suggestions, web sights or resorces, PLEASE share with me. Thank you
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MOVING TO CHARLOTTE NC FROM ARLINGTON, WA - 1/12/2016
I am interested in moving to Charlotte NC from outside of Seattle WA. I am Accountant/Human Resource Generalist. I would appreciate any information on living in this city , are people generally friendly in Charlotte? Interestd in middle class to upper middle class neighborhoods I don't have family in Charlotte NC so I need all the help and information I can get :) Thanking you in advance
Antonia :)
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Disappointing..... - 12/12/2015
Look at this thread. The ones who say Charlotte is a good place consistently mention things like "banking" and "sports teams". Other than this yuppie-suburbanite sheep-chanting, the others who comment more negative reviews of this city focus on the lack of diversity, culture, and overall lack of access to enlightened ideals. Such are the true ingredients to a real cosmopolitan city. So yeah, basically this city is just a massive suburban Dark Age village. I went to one of the top 5 most conservative university's in the US: Texas A&M, and College Station was better than Charlotte.
Face it Charlotte, other growing cities progress better than you. Take Austin and San Antonio, for instance. Heck, if we Texans end up with a better reputation for progressive growing cities than North Carolina, then that's saying
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Twenty Year racism of Novant Hospital in Charlotte - 9/24/2015
I have been in Charlotte for 25 years as a physician. Born in India, I did my entire medical education and training in the US. In 1995, Novant Hospital (formerly Presbyterian) kicked me off the staff on bogus charges and destroyed my life. I lost my career of delivering babies. My family too suffered immensely. Read my following website for an expose that will shock your conscience and you will ask if well educated and well dressed people who are considered the pillars of society are capable of such behavior.
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Finding the Crime Index - 9/22/2015
For some reason after you all tweeked the website, it takes double time to obtain the Crime Index. I use this feature daily and wondered why since it worked perfectly before. Now I have to hit the word Crime two to three times before it takes me to the screen showing the numbers. Also once at the results screen, the field to add another city, state, zip is gone and I have to go back to the Home page. I'm wondering if there's another site available aside from Sperling.
Thank you, Marianne
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Charlotte Schools - 8/6/2015
If you're looking for a good school system, stay away from Charlotte. Teachers are leaving Charlotte to teach across the border in Fort Mill, SC (which does have good schools). The school system in Charlotte has a lot of problems. They are currently looking for a new superintendent (there's a high turnover rate) and are having difficulty attracting someone. I'm from NYC and have lived in Charlotte nearly 40 years. The school system has been in steady decline for a number of years
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