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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Nestled along the shores of Lake Norman, this extraordinary Mediterranean-inspired waterfront estate blends timeless architecture with resort-style living across 10,320 square feet of luxurious interior space. Situated on approximately 1.35 private waterfront acres, the residence offers six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, and elevator access to all three levels of the home. Designed for both grand-scale entertaining and everyday luxury, the estate showcases exceptional craftsmanship, dramatic architectural detailing, and breathtaking indoor-outdoor living throughout. Soaring ceilings, extensive custom millwork, sweeping archways, intricate ceiling treatments, rich hardwood flooring, tile and walls of windows create an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication while capturing stunning water views from nearly every vantage point. Additional luxury amenities include a wine room a five-car garage, three wet bars, two laundry rooms, a state-of-the-art media room, main floor generator and an expansive club-style recreation room designed for entertaining on every level. The outdoor living experience is equally impressive, highlighted by a hotel-sized covered veranda complete with its own wet bar and outdoor fireplace, creating the ultimate setting for year-round waterfront enjoyment. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat featuring a spacious sitting area, spa-inspired bath with elevated soaking tub, boutique-style dressing room, oversized custom closets, and serene waterfront views. Secondary bedroom suites continue the home’s architectural elegance with custom details, arched windows, and beautiful natural light. Designed to rival a private resort, the outdoor living experience is truly unforgettable. Expansive covered verandas feature dramatic wood-paneled ceilings, a stone fireplace, outdoor dining and lounge spaces, and lake views. Resort-inspired grounds include a basketball court multiple terraces, manicured lawns, a custom freeform pool and spa, and a spectacular cascading waterfall feature flowing from the upper pool into a lower plunge pool. A rare offering combining architectural significance, resort-caliber amenities, and exceptional waterfront living.
| MLS#: | 4386416 |
| Price: | $6,000,000 |
| Square Footage: | 10320 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 6.3 |
| Acreage: | 1.35 |
| Year Built: | 2007 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | Premier Sotheby's International Realty - michelle.rhyne@premiersir.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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Nestled along the shores of Lake Norman, this extraordinary Mediterranean-inspired waterfront estate blends timeless architecture with resort-style living across 10,320 square feet of luxurious interior space. Situated on approximately 1.35 private waterfront acres, the residence offers six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, and elevator access to all three levels of the home. Designed for both grand-scale entertaining and everyday luxury, the estate showcases exceptional craftsmanship, dramatic architectural detailing, and breathtaking indoor-outdoor living throughout. Soaring ceilings, extensive custom millwork, sweeping archways, intricate ceiling treatments, rich hardwood flooring, tile and walls of windows create an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication while capturing stunning water views from nearly every vantage point. Additional luxury amenities include a wine room a five-car garage, three wet bars, two laundry rooms, a state-of-the-art media room, main floor generator and an expansive club-style recreation room designed for entertaining on every level. The outdoor living experience is equally impressive, highlighted by a hotel-sized covered veranda complete with its own wet bar and outdoor fireplace, creating the ultimate setting for year-round waterfront enjoyment. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat featuring a spacious sitting area, spa-inspired bath with elevated soaking tub, boutique-style dressing room, oversized custom closets, and serene waterfront views. Secondary bedroom suites continue the home’s architectural elegance with custom details, arched windows, and beautiful natural light. Designed to rival a private resort, the outdoor living experience is truly unforgettable. Expansive covered verandas feature dramatic wood-paneled ceilings, a stone fireplace, outdoor dining and lounge spaces, and lake views. Resort-inspired grounds include a basketball court multiple terraces, manicured lawns, a custom freeform pool and spa, and a spectacular cascading waterfall feature flowing from the upper pool into a lower plunge pool. A rare offering combining architectural significance, resort-caliber amenities, and exceptional waterfront living.
| MLS#: | 4386416 |
| Price: | $6,000,000 |
| Square Footage: | 10320 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 6.3 |
| Acreage: | 1.35 |
| Year Built: | 2007 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | Premier Sotheby's International Realty - michelle.rhyne@premiersir.com |
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