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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Positioned along a pristine stretch of Lake Norman shoreline, this gated waterfront estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire two residences on adjoining parcels, offering approximately 1.38 acres and approx. 430 feet of shoreline in one exceptional offering. Tucked within a quiet Cornelius cul-de-sac with no HOA, the property pairs remarkable privacy and scale with convenient access to the best of Lake Norman. The main residence at 18212 Pompano Place is situated on approximately 0.79 acres and was thoughtfully designed to embrace its waterfront setting, with expansive living spaces and large-scale windows framing the lake from throughout the home. Each bedroom features a private ensuite, while cherry wood flooring and cabinetry, Pella windows and custom craftsmanship create a warm, timeless interior. The adjoining 0.59-acre parcel at 18210 Pompano Place includes a separate 1,908-square-foot ranch-style guest house, creating exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, multigenerational living or a private retreat. The guest house parcel also features a lakeside basketball court. At the shoreline, a distinctive double-decker dock features a covered boat slip with lift below and an upper-level platform for lounging, entertaining and enjoying panoramic lake views. A dedicated lift accommodates two personal watercraft. There is an additional dock at the shoreline for the guest house parcel. A total offering of two docks & 2 PWC lifts. The property's location within an established no-wake zone extending beyond the nearby marina contributes to an exceptionally peaceful waterfront environment with minimal boat traffic noise. Together, the two parcels create an impressive Lake Norman compound with approximately 430 feet of shoreline, two residences and an array of waterfront amenities in a setting that is increasingly difficult to replicate. This listing represents the combined offering of the main residence and adjoining guest house. Buyers interested in purchasing the main residence at 18212 Pompano Place separately may reference MLS #4365498 for the individual offering.
| MLS#: | 4424984 |
| Price: | $5,490,000 |
| Square Footage: | 4218 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.2 |
| Acreage: | 0.79 |
| Year Built: | 1996 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Ivester Jackson Christie's - 704-996-5686 |
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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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Positioned along a pristine stretch of Lake Norman shoreline, this gated waterfront estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire two residences on adjoining parcels, offering approximately 1.38 acres and approx. 430 feet of shoreline in one exceptional offering. Tucked within a quiet Cornelius cul-de-sac with no HOA, the property pairs remarkable privacy and scale with convenient access to the best of Lake Norman. The main residence at 18212 Pompano Place is situated on approximately 0.79 acres and was thoughtfully designed to embrace its waterfront setting, with expansive living spaces and large-scale windows framing the lake from throughout the home. Each bedroom features a private ensuite, while cherry wood flooring and cabinetry, Pella windows and custom craftsmanship create a warm, timeless interior. The adjoining 0.59-acre parcel at 18210 Pompano Place includes a separate 1,908-square-foot ranch-style guest house, creating exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, multigenerational living or a private retreat. The guest house parcel also features a lakeside basketball court. At the shoreline, a distinctive double-decker dock features a covered boat slip with lift below and an upper-level platform for lounging, entertaining and enjoying panoramic lake views. A dedicated lift accommodates two personal watercraft. There is an additional dock at the shoreline for the guest house parcel. A total offering of two docks & 2 PWC lifts. The property's location within an established no-wake zone extending beyond the nearby marina contributes to an exceptionally peaceful waterfront environment with minimal boat traffic noise. Together, the two parcels create an impressive Lake Norman compound with approximately 430 feet of shoreline, two residences and an array of waterfront amenities in a setting that is increasingly difficult to replicate. This listing represents the combined offering of the main residence and adjoining guest house. Buyers interested in purchasing the main residence at 18212 Pompano Place separately may reference MLS #4365498 for the individual offering.
| MLS#: | 4424984 |
| Price: | $5,490,000 |
| Square Footage: | 4218 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.2 |
| Acreage: | 0.79 |
| Year Built: | 1996 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Ivester Jackson Christie's - 704-996-5686 |
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