Best suburbs in Charlotte
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- Population: 10,532
- Median home value: $313,100
- Median rental price: $1,366
- Top schools nearby: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy (grade A+), Pleasant Knoll Middle (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $313,100
- Median rental price: $1,366
- Top schools nearby: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy (grade A+), Pleasant Knoll Middle (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#18. Pineville, North Carolina
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- Population: 4,570
- Median home value: $502,300
- Median rental price: $1,870
- Top schools nearby: Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) (grade A), Northview School (grade A), Mt. Mourne School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: SouthLake Christian Academy (grade A), Guidepost Montessori at Lake Norman (grade unavailable), Pursuit Preparatory Academy (grade unavailable)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $502,300
- Median rental price: $1,870
- Top schools nearby: Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) (grade A), Northview School (grade A), Mt. Mourne School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: SouthLake Christian Academy (grade A), Guidepost Montessori at Lake Norman (grade unavailable), Pursuit Preparatory Academy (grade unavailable)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#17. Westport, North Carolina
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- Population: 4,061
- Median home value: $185,400
- Median rental price: $955
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail (grade A), Union County Early College (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Metrolina Christian Academy (grade B+), Shining Light Baptist Academy (grade B+), Tabernacle Christian School (grade C+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $185,400
- Median rental price: $955
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail (grade A), Union County Early College (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Metrolina Christian Academy (grade B+), Shining Light Baptist Academy (grade B+), Tabernacle Christian School (grade C+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#16. Wingate, North Carolina
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- Population: 26,537
- Median home value: $357,100
- Median rental price: $1,409
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $357,100
- Median rental price: $1,409
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#15. Mint Hill, North Carolina
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- Population: 8,763
- Median home value: $443,400
- Median rental price: $2,033
- Top schools nearby: Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Charlotte Latin School (grade A+), Charlotte Christian School (grade A), Covenant Day School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $443,400
- Median rental price: $2,033
- Top schools nearby: Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Charlotte Latin School (grade A+), Charlotte Christian School (grade A), Covenant Day School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#14. Wesley Chapel, North Carolina
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- Population: 5,294
- Median home value: $276,500
- Median rental price: $1,288
- Top schools nearby: Gaston Early College High School (grade A+), Highland School of Technology (grade A+), Oakridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Gaston Day School (grade A+), Gaston Christian School (grade A−), Lake Pointe Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $276,500
- Median rental price: $1,288
- Top schools nearby: Gaston Early College High School (grade A+), Highland School of Technology (grade A+), Oakridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Gaston Day School (grade A+), Gaston Christian School (grade A−), Lake Pointe Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#13. Cramerton, North Carolina
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- Population: 1,125
- Median home value: $330,800
- Median rental price: $1,199
- Top schools nearby: Gaston Early College High School (grade A+), Highland School of Technology (grade A+), Oakridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Gaston Day School (grade A+), Gaston Christian School (grade A−), Victory Christian Center School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $330,800
- Median rental price: $1,199
- Top schools nearby: Gaston Early College High School (grade A+), Highland School of Technology (grade A+), Oakridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Gaston Day School (grade A+), Gaston Christian School (grade A−), Victory Christian Center School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#12. McAdenville, North Carolina
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- Population: 40,325
- Median home value: $303,100
- Median rental price: $1,802
- Top schools nearby: Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $303,100
- Median rental price: $1,802
- Top schools nearby: Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#11. Indian Trail, North Carolina
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- Population: 50,025
- Median home value: $311,600
- Median rental price: $1,447
- Top schools nearby: Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) (grade A), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A), Community School of Davidson (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Davidson Day School (grade A+), Cannon School (grade A), Woodlawn School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $311,600
- Median rental price: $1,447
- Top schools nearby: Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) (grade A), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A), Community School of Davidson (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Davidson Day School (grade A+), Cannon School (grade A), Woodlawn School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#10. Mooresville, North Carolina
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- Population: 14,842
- Median home value: $307,600
- Median rental price: $1,190
- Top schools nearby: Gaston Early College High School (grade A+), Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy (grade A+), Highland School of Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Gaston Day School (grade A+), Northside Christian Academy (grade A), Gaston Christian School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $307,600
- Median rental price: $1,190
- Top schools nearby: Gaston Early College High School (grade A+), Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy (grade A+), Highland School of Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Gaston Day School (grade A+), Northside Christian Academy (grade A), Gaston Christian School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. Belmont, North Carolina
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- Population: 16,193
- Median home value: $346,400
- Median rental price: $1,736
- Top schools nearby: Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $346,400
- Median rental price: $1,736
- Top schools nearby: Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#8. Stallings, North Carolina
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- Population: 20,665
- Median home value: $448,000
- Median rental price: $1,693
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A), Cuthbertson High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Charlotte Latin School (grade A+), United Faith Christian Academy (grade A), Metrolina Christian Academy (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $448,000
- Median rental price: $1,693
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A), Cuthbertson High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Charlotte Latin School (grade A+), United Faith Christian Academy (grade A), Metrolina Christian Academy (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#7. Waxhaw, North Carolina
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- Population: 61,202
- Median home value: $393,200
- Median rental price: $1,624
- Top schools nearby: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Davidson Day School (grade A+), Cannon School (grade A), Woodlawn School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $393,200
- Median rental price: $1,624
- Top schools nearby: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Davidson Day School (grade A+), Cannon School (grade A), Woodlawn School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#6. Huntersville, North Carolina
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- Population: 29,613
- Median home value: $360,000
- Median rental price: $1,495
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $360,000
- Median rental price: $1,495
- Top schools nearby: Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+), Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Socrates Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#5. Matthews, North Carolina
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- Population: 18,934
- Median home value: $383,400
- Median rental price: $2,094
- Top schools nearby: Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A), Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cannon School (grade A), Hickory Grove Christian School (grade A), Northside Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $383,400
- Median rental price: $2,094
- Top schools nearby: Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A), Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cannon School (grade A), Hickory Grove Christian School (grade A), Northside Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#4. Harrisburg, North Carolina
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- Population: 13,173
- Median home value: $674,600
- Median rental price: $1,985
- Top schools nearby: Marvin Ridge High School (grade A+), Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $674,600
- Median rental price: $1,985
- Top schools nearby: Marvin Ridge High School (grade A+), Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#3. Weddington, North Carolina
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- Population: 6,421
- Median home value: $799,200
- Median rental price: $3,364
- Top schools nearby: Marvin Ridge High School (grade A+), Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+), Covenant Day School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $799,200
- Median rental price: $3,364
- Top schools nearby: Marvin Ridge High School (grade A+), Weddington High School (grade A+), Central Academy of Technology & Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Charlotte Country Day School (grade A+), Charlotte Latin School (grade A+), Covenant Day School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#2. Marvin, North Carolina
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- Population: 15,199
- Median home value: $572,300
- Median rental price: $1,615
- Top schools nearby: Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) (grade A), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Davidson Day School (grade A+), Cannon School (grade A), Woodlawn School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $572,300
- Median rental price: $1,615
- Top schools nearby: Charlotte Engineering Early College (grade A+), Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) (grade A), Lake Norman Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Davidson Day School (grade A+), Cannon School (grade A), Woodlawn School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Davidson, North Carolina
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