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
How is Charlotte for Retirees? - 5/29/2015
My husband and I retired to the Charlotte area (Huntersville) from the San Francisco baby area in 2007. We are both from New York but left NY for the bay area in 1974. We loved Huntersville/Charlotte. We found our way to a gym where we made a great number of friends (like family). Charlotte is only about 15 minutes away and we found enough museums and jazz to keep us as busy as we wanted. I like to scrapbook and do yoga and I found both in the Huntersville area. My husband liked the outdoors and we made a lot of trips to Asheville (2 hours away) and various outdoor areas closer by. There's a great senior center in Huntersville and we took many day trips with them. We are an African American couple and found lots of friends (African American and not). We felt very welcomed and really liked the small-town feel. Huntersville is very near (one freeway exit away) a place called Birkdale Village which is a residential/commercial development--lots of high end stores, movie theatre,
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Thinking of moving - 4/9/2015
Hi, I am a n RN and divorced mom with a 6 yr old son looking to move from NYC. My son is on IEP program in school, my three question are: 1) Does Charlotte's school system have a good IEP school program in place. 2) Is it a good place to raise a young african american boy, and 3) which hospitals are best for nurses.
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Charlotte's Great only if...... - 3/19/2015
Wanted to write this review hopefully to give someone looking to move here an idea of what to expect.I have mixed feelings about this place and would unfortunately not recommend this place personally. About me, I am a recent transplant from NY/NJ area, early 30's, Asian Indian, extremely well educated banking professional. Had to move here, due to husband's transfer (also works in banking) and also having worked in NY for a while wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle for a while:
This place does have some pro's like many have said:
* especially if you are in banking, half og charlotte uptown is occupied by BoA and Wells with many of their divisions here
* cost of living is relatively low, obviously compared to NYC/NJ living
* Weather's a lot milder, hardly any snow
* if you choose to live near your work, mainly closer from uptown you might pay higher rents but commute's hardly anything
* decent options to hang out and restaurants and
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Our view point - 3/15/2015
We are from Los Angeles. I'm a Georgia Tech grad. We came here looking to get away from the big, big, city, yet retain most elements of a large city. We have found that. Charlotte is a very clean city, you have all the benefits of a large city, yet the peace of a much smaller city. It rains here monthly, not so in LA. I am only a half day from Bobby Dodd Stadium, and I love that. The people here are very friendly and easy to get along with. Housings can be affordable, homes close to Southpark can run $600k to well over $1m. However, do as we have and you can discover Ballantyne, 6 to 10 miles south of Southpark. Here you can find a great home $350k to $550k. Infrastructure was very important to us. In LA it was 2 to 10 miles for everything. We were not looking to give that up. We have the same infrastructure here.
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Pardon Our Dust! - 1/25/2015
Uptown Charlotte, Midtown, and South End is one big construction zone with thousands of new apartments and townhome condos under construction, as well as the first new office tower since the recession with two others slated to begin construction in 2015. Still a great place to live and will be even better once the dust settles. Come see for
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Wanting to Relocate from Louisville KY - 1/4/2015
Need information on career jobs, have a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Behavior. My daughter is 14 and a straight A Honor Student with a plus and very manageable attitude. She wants to go to college somewhere other than Louisville, Ky. We're trying to find out what is the take for Charolott, NC to relocate
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What makes Charlotte Great! - 12/22/2014
Here are just a few of the reasons Charlotte is such a fast growing city:
Quality of Life
Cleanliness
Overall Appearance
Schools
Great place to raise children
Great place to work
The Neighborhoods
Economic Health
Ease of Getting
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What is life in Charlotte like for people from the - 11/22/2014
I live in New York City and I am thinking about moving to Charlotte mainly to buy a home. I am concerned that the culture shock and lifestyle will be very difficult to live on a daily basis.
I would like to hear from Northeast transplants from the New York/New Jersey area who are living in Charlotte. How do you like living in this city? What are the things that you have trouble living with? How are northerners received?
Your feedback would be greatly
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poliical question - 10/30/2014
Hi!
I had a question about the general political climate in Charlotte. Politically, I'm a conservative. I don't really know if Charlotte is marjority liberal, majority conservative, or somewhere in-between.
How well would I get along in the political enviornment. I'm just asking so I know where I stand if I decide to move there. It would be great if it's a purple state then I know either party would be ok there.
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Questions about Retirement - 10/30/2014
Hi!
I was thinking about Charlotte as a possible retirement spot in the future. My question...is there a newcomers club I could join to meet other seniors my age? Are there any clubs to meet others in a similar situation, or is Charlotte a young single scene? If not, I would like to live in a small medium or large city that offers this. Most retirement spots just have a leisure lifestyle and not enough culture and arts. Any suggestions?
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