Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina Overview

With a composite score of 55.2/100 and a B grade, Charlotte ranks #7 of 20 cities in North Carolina. Its strongest showing is in Affordability (71/100), while Outdoor Access (14/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Charlotte

Households in Charlotte earn a median of $80,581 — 20% above the state median — but the 3.7% unemployment rate sits above the statewide 3.5%, suggesting the job market doesn’t match the income figures.

Cost of Living in Charlotte

Charlotte has a cost of living index of 97 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $351,500. Median monthly rent is $1,504. Renters spend 22.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Charlotte

The adult obesity rate in Charlotte is 30.1% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.1%. Residents report an average of 16.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Carolina ranks #32 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Charlotte

Charlotte has a high school graduation rate of 86.1%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,128. The city has 173 public schools serving 130,209 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Charlotte

Charlotte enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 62.9°F. Summers average 77.8°F. Winters average 49.9°F. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. 21.3% of workers in Charlotte work from home, well above the national average.

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