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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Come meet nature at its best! 14.8 acres on a pond with geese, a heron, turtles, etc. Various trees and a serene setting. This striking modern residence offers a rare combination of architectural distinction, expansive windows, soaring ceilings, and refined, high-end finishes throughout. Fully renovated inside and out. The newly expanded chef inspired kitchen is outfitted with Bertazzoni appliances, a full- size island, breakfast nook and a wine refrigerator. Tucked beside the kitchen a perfect room awaits with a half bath, washer/ dryer, sink, and shelving. Open concept living areas showcase dramatic two story ceilings with a fireplace. The main level includes a bedroom and full hall bath, as well as a piano room with a closet that can easily serve as an additional bedroom if barn doors are installed. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts vaulted ceiling with skylights, a Juliet balcony, and a spa-inspired bathroom and closet. A second upstairs bedroom/ additional den space offers direct access to the upper porch. (relax!) The fully updated apartment below adds exceptional versatility, featuring a bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living room with fireplace, laundry room with W/D, an additional refrigerator, and a spacious bonus room with a pool table! Walk out to the outdoor patio which overlooks the peaceful pond. The two car garage has a large room above with heat and air. Perfect for a home office, studio or fitness center. Recent upgrades include a new roof, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire house, new siding, whole- house water filtration system, new front door and elegant copper accents. The attic space is climate controlled for added efficiency and storage. The Purser-Hulsey Park and walking trails are very close. Convenient to I-485, and 20-25 minutes to uptown Charlotte. The Billard room and lower level storage room with laundry and extra refrigerator add 737 square feet to make this a 4189 sf home. A small rustic horse stable on the property! Whole Foods, Matthews Farmers Market, and plenty of shopping are close by. The 14.8 acres provide a serene environment with loads of porches overlooking the pond and property.
| MLS#: | 4357074 |
| Price: | $1,950,000 |
| Square Footage: | 3658 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 3.1 |
| Acreage: | 14.8 |
| Year Built: | 1983 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | Helen Adams Realty - ltomlinson@helenadamsrealty.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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Come meet nature at its best! 14.8 acres on a pond with geese, a heron, turtles, etc. Various trees and a serene setting. This striking modern residence offers a rare combination of architectural distinction, expansive windows, soaring ceilings, and refined, high-end finishes throughout. Fully renovated inside and out. The newly expanded chef inspired kitchen is outfitted with Bertazzoni appliances, a full- size island, breakfast nook and a wine refrigerator. Tucked beside the kitchen a perfect room awaits with a half bath, washer/ dryer, sink, and shelving. Open concept living areas showcase dramatic two story ceilings with a fireplace. The main level includes a bedroom and full hall bath, as well as a piano room with a closet that can easily serve as an additional bedroom if barn doors are installed. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts vaulted ceiling with skylights, a Juliet balcony, and a spa-inspired bathroom and closet. A second upstairs bedroom/ additional den space offers direct access to the upper porch. (relax!) The fully updated apartment below adds exceptional versatility, featuring a bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living room with fireplace, laundry room with W/D, an additional refrigerator, and a spacious bonus room with a pool table! Walk out to the outdoor patio which overlooks the peaceful pond. The two car garage has a large room above with heat and air. Perfect for a home office, studio or fitness center. Recent upgrades include a new roof, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire house, new siding, whole- house water filtration system, new front door and elegant copper accents. The attic space is climate controlled for added efficiency and storage. The Purser-Hulsey Park and walking trails are very close. Convenient to I-485, and 20-25 minutes to uptown Charlotte. The Billard room and lower level storage room with laundry and extra refrigerator add 737 square feet to make this a 4189 sf home. A small rustic horse stable on the property! Whole Foods, Matthews Farmers Market, and plenty of shopping are close by. The 14.8 acres provide a serene environment with loads of porches overlooking the pond and property.
| MLS#: | 4357074 |
| Price: | $1,950,000 |
| Square Footage: | 3658 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 3.1 |
| Acreage: | 14.8 |
| Year Built: | 1983 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | Helen Adams Realty - ltomlinson@helenadamsrealty.com |
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