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.
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#7. Matthews, NC
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.
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Once you reach the end of the cul de sac, you will see the beginning of the driveway of this nearly 3 acre private estate, you will know this home is the one. Meandering down the drive, through the beautiful trees, your new home appears. You will immediately notice the oversized 3 car side load garage with extended parking. The extended driveway was laid with the option of placing a building atop it. Think tiny home or mother in law suite, whatever you may dream. Once inside you will see fresh paint throughout, newly refinished hardwoods, new carpet and more. The 2 story family rooms is truly the center of the home & is eye-catching. Flanking this room is the grand kitchen with a dreamy pantry, storage galore along with an eat in breakfast area featuring custom built ins. Conveniently on the main is the primary suite with a trey ceiling, en suite, walk in closet and displays a beautiful view of the side yard and adjacent natural area. The glamorous dining room, dedicated living room/office, large laundry & a powder room complete the first floor. Whether you choose to tour up or down stairs, you will be pleased. The second level of Longleaf displays a whimsical cat walk with loft. On this end, there is an immensely sized bonus/bedroom, bedroom number 3 and a hall bathroom. The other wing features two more bedrooms with a dual access bathroom. This could very easily be an additional primary suite. Plenty of room for many needs. Speaking of room! The fully finished basement provides 2 additional supremely large living spaces, a full bathroom, another "bedroom" and storage of which fantasies occur. Also of note is a preemptive top of the line radon mitigation system installed for peace of mind. We did not even mention outside yet! Truly this property is phenomenal. Be prepared to enjoy a rare, heated (new) inground saltwater swimming pool with waterfall jetted spa. The yard is fenced and provides a perfect combination of woods and open areas. The side yard is park like and abuts a natural area filled with trails, creeks & nature. There are no mandatory HOA fees and are zoned for award-winning Weddington schools. See you soon.
| MLS#: | 4306141 |
| Price: | $1,500,000 |
| Square Footage: | 7180 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.1 |
| Acreage: | 2.98 |
| Year Built: | 2005 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | EXP Realty LLC Mooresville - robin@soldinthecarolinas.com |
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8. Cornelius, NC
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.
Cornelius, also has the drawn of Lake Norman. A beautiful lake, boasting million dollar lake homes, condos, and restaurants.
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Once you reach the end of the cul de sac, you will see the beginning of the driveway of this nearly 3 acre private estate, you will know this home is the one. Meandering down the drive, through the beautiful trees, your new home appears. You will immediately notice the oversized 3 car side load garage with extended parking. The extended driveway was laid with the option of placing a building atop it. Think tiny home or mother in law suite, whatever you may dream. Once inside you will see fresh paint throughout, newly refinished hardwoods, new carpet and more. The 2 story family rooms is truly the center of the home & is eye-catching. Flanking this room is the grand kitchen with a dreamy pantry, storage galore along with an eat in breakfast area featuring custom built ins. Conveniently on the main is the primary suite with a trey ceiling, en suite, walk in closet and displays a beautiful view of the side yard and adjacent natural area. The glamorous dining room, dedicated living room/office, large laundry & a powder room complete the first floor. Whether you choose to tour up or down stairs, you will be pleased. The second level of Longleaf displays a whimsical cat walk with loft. On this end, there is an immensely sized bonus/bedroom, bedroom number 3 and a hall bathroom. The other wing features two more bedrooms with a dual access bathroom. This could very easily be an additional primary suite. Plenty of room for many needs. Speaking of room! The fully finished basement provides 2 additional supremely large living spaces, a full bathroom, another "bedroom" and storage of which fantasies occur. Also of note is a preemptive top of the line radon mitigation system installed for peace of mind. We did not even mention outside yet! Truly this property is phenomenal. Be prepared to enjoy a rare, heated (new) inground saltwater swimming pool with waterfall jetted spa. The yard is fenced and provides a perfect combination of woods and open areas. The side yard is park like and abuts a natural area filled with trails, creeks & nature. There are no mandatory HOA fees and are zoned for award-winning Weddington schools. See you soon.
| MLS#: | 4306141 |
| Price: | $1,500,000 |
| Square Footage: | 7180 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.1 |
| Acreage: | 2.98 |
| Year Built: | 2005 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | EXP Realty LLC Mooresville - robin@soldinthecarolinas.com |
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