2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Charlotte, NC vs Atlanta, GA

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- The median age of a home in Charlotte is 27.6% younger than the median age of a home in Atlanta.
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age29  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$364,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.163.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.8$11.0
 Homes Owned48.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,080$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,280  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,540$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,110$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99911.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99923.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock5.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock22.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200921.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196919.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.1%12.2%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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