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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Opulent, elegant and yet so incredibly warm and inviting! The Windsor floorplan built with pride by John Wieland and proudly nestled within the highly sought after community known as Brookhaven, which feeds into award winning Weddington Schools! The soaring and winding staircase will immediately take your breath away upon entering the front door of this full brick home! With newly refinished hardwoods including the stairs, prepare to be swept away by elegance. The formal living room is perfect for friends to gather and catch up on the news of the day! It is open to the beautiful and enchanting dining room. Can you envision all of your holiday meals in this lovely space? The gourmet kitchen is large and expansive with an oversized island that is simply perfect for entertaining and baking special treats! Gas Stove, Stainless steel appliances and a built-in desk/study area which is perfect for quiet moments while dinner is cooking! The breakfast area is convenient for access to your very own screened in porch! The windows go up and down for your personal comfort! This truly will be your favorite spot for morning coffee or watching the birds! Downstairs you will also find a fabulous great room with two story windows, a gas fireplace and built-ins! There is a bedroom on this level with its very own ensuite bath! Perfect for guests! As we find our way upstairs you will be enamored with the stunning primary suite and glamour bath! A free-standing soaking tub as well as his and her sinks. Sparkling clean glass enclosed shower as well! A custom closet design will delight you with built in shelves for jewelry, shoes, handbags! It feels like a boutique! Two additional closets as well for all seasons! Three additional ample in size bedrooms are on this floor, one with an ensuite bath and the other two connected by a jack and jill bath! The laundry room is also upstairs next to a delightful Juliet balcony! The third floor boasts not only a full bathroom, but large room for crafts, gym, play area! It truly is a flex space that you can customize! This home also has a theatre room for gathering with friends and family after a long day- or for football on Sunday afternoons! The backyard is a true nature lovers paradise-mature trees will embrace you and the outdoor patio space is perfect for basking under the stars in the summer. With a short walk to the clubhouse and to the elementary school, this home truly offers everything! Brookhaven proudly boasts resort style amenities, including a clubhouse, gym, lazy river with a water slide, covered pavilion, tennis courts, basketball court and SO much more! Your search is over! Welcome Home!!!
| MLS#: | 4360968 |
| Price: | $1,365,000 |
| Square Footage: | 5114 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.1 |
| Acreage: | 0.43 |
| Year Built: | 2004 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | COMPASS - cynthia.pensierodefazio@compass.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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Opulent, elegant and yet so incredibly warm and inviting! The Windsor floorplan built with pride by John Wieland and proudly nestled within the highly sought after community known as Brookhaven, which feeds into award winning Weddington Schools! The soaring and winding staircase will immediately take your breath away upon entering the front door of this full brick home! With newly refinished hardwoods including the stairs, prepare to be swept away by elegance. The formal living room is perfect for friends to gather and catch up on the news of the day! It is open to the beautiful and enchanting dining room. Can you envision all of your holiday meals in this lovely space? The gourmet kitchen is large and expansive with an oversized island that is simply perfect for entertaining and baking special treats! Gas Stove, Stainless steel appliances and a built-in desk/study area which is perfect for quiet moments while dinner is cooking! The breakfast area is convenient for access to your very own screened in porch! The windows go up and down for your personal comfort! This truly will be your favorite spot for morning coffee or watching the birds! Downstairs you will also find a fabulous great room with two story windows, a gas fireplace and built-ins! There is a bedroom on this level with its very own ensuite bath! Perfect for guests! As we find our way upstairs you will be enamored with the stunning primary suite and glamour bath! A free-standing soaking tub as well as his and her sinks. Sparkling clean glass enclosed shower as well! A custom closet design will delight you with built in shelves for jewelry, shoes, handbags! It feels like a boutique! Two additional closets as well for all seasons! Three additional ample in size bedrooms are on this floor, one with an ensuite bath and the other two connected by a jack and jill bath! The laundry room is also upstairs next to a delightful Juliet balcony! The third floor boasts not only a full bathroom, but large room for crafts, gym, play area! It truly is a flex space that you can customize! This home also has a theatre room for gathering with friends and family after a long day- or for football on Sunday afternoons! The backyard is a true nature lovers paradise-mature trees will embrace you and the outdoor patio space is perfect for basking under the stars in the summer. With a short walk to the clubhouse and to the elementary school, this home truly offers everything! Brookhaven proudly boasts resort style amenities, including a clubhouse, gym, lazy river with a water slide, covered pavilion, tennis courts, basketball court and SO much more! Your search is over! Welcome Home!!!
| MLS#: | 4360968 |
| Price: | $1,365,000 |
| Square Footage: | 5114 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.1 |
| Acreage: | 0.43 |
| Year Built: | 2004 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | COMPASS - cynthia.pensierodefazio@compass.com |
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