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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Experience designer waterfront living on one of the most coveted streets in The Peninsula. This rare turn-key estate offers over 6,000 sq ft of beautifully updated living space with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, all thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and striking designer lighting throughout. The open floor plan welcomes you with a dramatic two-story great room framed by expansive windows capturing breathtaking long-range Lake Norman views. A chef’s kitchen features a Wolf range with custom hood, dual wall ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, custom cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, quartzite island, beverage bar, and an inviting keeping room overlooking the water. The main-level owner’s suite offers stunning lake views, private terrace access, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, designer tile, quartz countertops, and a custom walk-in closet with marble waterfall island. A main-level guest suite and additional ensuite bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for family and guests. The walk-out lower level is designed for entertaining with expansive recreation space, billiards and poker areas, TV lounge, fitness room with lake views, pool bath access, and a lakeside storage garage. Situated on nearly ½ acre with approximately 100 feet of shoreline, the resort-style backyard features a custom pool, expansive terrace, covered patio with outdoor kitchen, professionally designed landscaping with lake-fed irrigation, and a deeded covered dock with 10,000 lb lift. A gated courtyard entry with fountain and a two-car garage with lift capability for four vehicles complete this exceptional property. Enjoy the ultimate Lake Norman lifestyle just a golf cart ride to The Peninsula Club, walking distance to the Yacht Club, and minutes from Jetton Park, shopping, dining, and Uptown Charlotte.
| MLS#: | 4357747 |
| Price: | $4,995,000 |
| Square Footage: | 6013 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 6.1 |
| Acreage: | 0.42 |
| Year Built: | 1996 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Ivester Jackson Christie's - marykay@ivesterjackson.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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Experience designer waterfront living on one of the most coveted streets in The Peninsula. This rare turn-key estate offers over 6,000 sq ft of beautifully updated living space with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, all thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and striking designer lighting throughout. The open floor plan welcomes you with a dramatic two-story great room framed by expansive windows capturing breathtaking long-range Lake Norman views. A chef’s kitchen features a Wolf range with custom hood, dual wall ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, custom cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, quartzite island, beverage bar, and an inviting keeping room overlooking the water. The main-level owner’s suite offers stunning lake views, private terrace access, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, designer tile, quartz countertops, and a custom walk-in closet with marble waterfall island. A main-level guest suite and additional ensuite bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for family and guests. The walk-out lower level is designed for entertaining with expansive recreation space, billiards and poker areas, TV lounge, fitness room with lake views, pool bath access, and a lakeside storage garage. Situated on nearly ½ acre with approximately 100 feet of shoreline, the resort-style backyard features a custom pool, expansive terrace, covered patio with outdoor kitchen, professionally designed landscaping with lake-fed irrigation, and a deeded covered dock with 10,000 lb lift. A gated courtyard entry with fountain and a two-car garage with lift capability for four vehicles complete this exceptional property. Enjoy the ultimate Lake Norman lifestyle just a golf cart ride to The Peninsula Club, walking distance to the Yacht Club, and minutes from Jetton Park, shopping, dining, and Uptown Charlotte.
| MLS#: | 4357747 |
| Price: | $4,995,000 |
| Square Footage: | 6013 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 6.1 |
| Acreage: | 0.42 |
| Year Built: | 1996 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Ivester Jackson Christie's - marykay@ivesterjackson.com |
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