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Two Charlotte suburbs named TOP 10 cities to live

October 28, 2013 by Jason

Choosing the right Charlotte suburb

Having lived in the big cities, I moved to Charlotte in 2006.  I have had the experience of being in various sections of Charlotte, and I can honestly say all are great.  For those looking to move to the Charlotte area from another state, or a big city, I can assure  you that you will find what you are looking for here in Charlotte.  I found a recent study that covered the top 10 suburbs to live in.  I wasn’t surprised that 2 of them are Charlotte suburbs. The suburb study is based on criteria including cost of living, education, and amenities. At the top of the list is Westerville, OH, a suburb of Columbus, OH. The rest of the list is comprised of cities in states including Texas, California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Tennessee:

1. Westerville, OH
2. Plano, TX
3. Georgetown, TX
4. Round Rock, TX
5. Cedar Park, TX
6. Cupertino, CA
7. Matthews, NC
8. Cornelius, NC
9. Newton, MA
10. Germantown, TN

The study is based off the top 75 suburbs connected to the largest 20 cities in the U.S.

  • Amenities (shopping, dining, entertainment, etc.)
  • Cost of living (percent above or below national average)
  • Crime (percent above or below national average)
  • Education (student to teacher ratio compared to national average)
  • Employment (income and unemployment compared to national average)

From sources including the U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics—we were able to see how each city did in the individual criteria (on a scale of 1 to 75, with 1 being best) and also on average to give them an overall score.

DETAILS ON MATTHEWS and CORNELIUS

#7. Matthews, NC

These Are America's Best Suburbs

Source: Wikipedia user Jon Platek

The first of two North Carolina suburbs (of Charlotte, NC) the  top 10, Matthews, population 27,198, isn’t as safe as the cities we’ve talked about thus far. With 2,952 crimes per 100,000 residents, its crime rate is only 6.6 percent below the national average.

Thankfully for its residents, the city did better in other areas. One of them is cost of living, where it is 3.3 percent below the national average (and only .2 percent above the average for the rest of North Carolina). Median household income is also quite high at $70,742, which is 35.2 percent higher than the national average.

VIEW LISTINGS NOW IN MATTHEWS OR CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM SEARCH

1104 Longwood Court
$1,575,000   Coming Soon
Subdivision: Brookhaven

Luxury living meets effortless comfort in this beautifully designed 5700 square foot home in one of Union County's most sought-after neighborhoods. Brookhaven is an amenity filled community in the Weddington school district, and this five bedroom home is a showstopper both inside and out. You're sure to love every detail as soon as you step inside the double front doors from the stoned front porch into the impressive two-story foyer. The home features an updated kitchen that shows off painted cabinets, designer lighting, a gas range, double oven, updated backsplash, plenty of cabinet and counter space and has eat in space at the island and Breakfast Area. Pass through the kitchen to the formal dining and living rooms that are ready for entertaining with beautiful finishes. The kitchen is open to the Family Room which has a gas fireplace, built-ins and plenty of natural light. You'll find beautiful hardwood floors and added trimwork and moldings in most of the main level. Downstairs also offers a Guest Room with an attached full bathroom, and a drop zone behind a pocket door that is right by the garage entry. You can step outside from the Kitchen into a beautiful large sunroom that has easy breeze style screening. Stay cool in here while having views of the pool and backyard. The Primary Suite is upstairs for privacy and convenience to the secondary bedrooms. It features two connected bathrooms each with walk-in closets. There is also a large soaking tub and a tiled shower with dual glass entry connecting the two bathrooms. Three spacious secondary bedrooms are also upstairs. One secondary bedroom has its own attached bathroom, the other two share a Jack-n-Jill style bathroom. The second floor of the home also has a flex space that is perfect for reading, homework or watching TV. Notice the updated lighting fixtures, crown molding and recessed lighting on this level also. Step up to the third floor for a true entertainer's space in a Bonus Room and Theater Room built for game nights and movie nights. There is also a bar area with a beverage refrigerator and a mini sink, and a powder room conveniently located on this level. Or truly slip away and relax in the Sauna located in a private room off the Theater Room. Yes, your personal sauna right upstairs! You may be relaxing or entertaining inside, but the views of your backyard will draw you outside to the large screened porch, heated saltwater pool, hot tub, firepit, beautiful paver patio, large pergola for added shade and outdoor kitchen. It may be hard to leave all the amenities and luxury of your own home, but Brookhaven is known for its neighborhood amenities and activities! Community pool with water slide, playground, basketball court, tennis courts, sidewalks, walking trails and an amazing clubhouse where community events are held make this one of the most desirable neighborhoods around.

Go Green Deal Sniffer Market Check

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Basic Information

MLS#: 4424764
Price: $1,575,000
Square Footage: 5699
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.2
Acreage: 0.4
Year Built: 2008
Type: Single Family Residence
Virtual Tour: Click here
Listing courtesy of: Keller Williams Ballantyne Area - ashley@thenearbygroup.com

Additional Photos:

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8. Cornelius, NC

These Are America's Best Suburbs

 

Source: City of Cornelius, NC

With 24,866 residents, the second suburb of Charlotte to earn a spot in our top 10, Cornelius, is about on par with the national average in terms of crime; 314 crimes per 10,000 residents annually. Property crime in the city, however, is slightly higher than the national average.

Cornelius is the first city we’ve detailed where the cost of living is actually higher than the average than the rest of the country (by 2.5 percent). Its median household income of $81,532 is 55.8 percent higher than the American average and 85.3 percent more than the average for North Carolina. In terms of education, its class sizes are double the national average; it has a 32-to-1 student-teacher ratio compared to 16-to-1 for the U.S. average.

Lake Wylie HomesCornelius, also has the drawn of Lake Norman.  A beautiful lake, boasting million dollar lake homes, condos, and restaurants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIEW LISTINGS NOW IN CORNELIUS:  OR CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM SEARCH

1104 Longwood Court
$1,575,000   Coming Soon
Subdivision: Brookhaven

Luxury living meets effortless comfort in this beautifully designed 5700 square foot home in one of Union County's most sought-after neighborhoods. Brookhaven is an amenity filled community in the Weddington school district, and this five bedroom home is a showstopper both inside and out. You're sure to love every detail as soon as you step inside the double front doors from the stoned front porch into the impressive two-story foyer. The home features an updated kitchen that shows off painted cabinets, designer lighting, a gas range, double oven, updated backsplash, plenty of cabinet and counter space and has eat in space at the island and Breakfast Area. Pass through the kitchen to the formal dining and living rooms that are ready for entertaining with beautiful finishes. The kitchen is open to the Family Room which has a gas fireplace, built-ins and plenty of natural light. You'll find beautiful hardwood floors and added trimwork and moldings in most of the main level. Downstairs also offers a Guest Room with an attached full bathroom, and a drop zone behind a pocket door that is right by the garage entry. You can step outside from the Kitchen into a beautiful large sunroom that has easy breeze style screening. Stay cool in here while having views of the pool and backyard. The Primary Suite is upstairs for privacy and convenience to the secondary bedrooms. It features two connected bathrooms each with walk-in closets. There is also a large soaking tub and a tiled shower with dual glass entry connecting the two bathrooms. Three spacious secondary bedrooms are also upstairs. One secondary bedroom has its own attached bathroom, the other two share a Jack-n-Jill style bathroom. The second floor of the home also has a flex space that is perfect for reading, homework or watching TV. Notice the updated lighting fixtures, crown molding and recessed lighting on this level also. Step up to the third floor for a true entertainer's space in a Bonus Room and Theater Room built for game nights and movie nights. There is also a bar area with a beverage refrigerator and a mini sink, and a powder room conveniently located on this level. Or truly slip away and relax in the Sauna located in a private room off the Theater Room. Yes, your personal sauna right upstairs! You may be relaxing or entertaining inside, but the views of your backyard will draw you outside to the large screened porch, heated saltwater pool, hot tub, firepit, beautiful paver patio, large pergola for added shade and outdoor kitchen. It may be hard to leave all the amenities and luxury of your own home, but Brookhaven is known for its neighborhood amenities and activities! Community pool with water slide, playground, basketball court, tennis courts, sidewalks, walking trails and an amazing clubhouse where community events are held make this one of the most desirable neighborhoods around.

Go Green Deal Sniffer Market Check

Back to Property List
Basic Information

MLS#: 4424764
Price: $1,575,000
Square Footage: 5699
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.2
Acreage: 0.4
Year Built: 2008
Type: Single Family Residence
Virtual Tour: Click here
Listing courtesy of: Keller Williams Ballantyne Area - ashley@thenearbygroup.com

Additional Photos:

Contact An Agent:

VERIFICATION:The NFL championship is the Super ...

Here are the details found on CORNELIUS and MATTHEWS.

CITY                     RANK     AMENITIES   EDUCATION     EMPLOYMENT     $LIVING CRIME   RANK

 

If you would like to search homes in the Cornelius or Matthews area please visit www.daniellewasser.com for

my easy to use Real Estate search in the Charlotte area, and  Charlotte suburbs.

 

Look forward to answering any of your questions!

 

 

Danielle Wasser

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www.daniellewasser.com

 

704-604-2999

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