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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HIGHLANDS AT WEDDINGTON... CUSTOM BUILT POOL by Anthony & Sylvan (2023)... FABULOUS POOLSIDE CABANA... OUTDOOR WOLF GRILL/KITCHEN... Top Rated WEDDINGTON SCHOOLS... Experience RESORT-STYLE LIVING Everyday! Beautifully Landscaped BACKYARD OASIS Has Large Flat Play Space Behind Pool!!! The Cabana + Pool Provide a Stunning Focal Point Day & Night... Truly the Perfect Setting For Game-Day Gatherings, Outdoor Dining, Or Relaxing Poolside With Family & Friends! Custom Cabana Has Mount for Large Screen TV, Vaulted Ceiling with Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan & Walk-In Storage Room. Zoned for Highly Rated WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS. This Sprawling Estate Boasts 6 Bedrooms, 5.1 Baths + Bonus Room + Main Level Office & Guest Suite on Main! MATURE LANDSCAPING Surrounds the Salt Water Pool Customized With Heater For Swimming Year-Round... Raised Tanning Ledge With Umbrella Mount... Built-In Wall Fountains... Travertine Pool Decking & Extensive Patio Space. Enjoy Hosting Crowds Easily With the Outdoor Kitchen's 42" WOLF Grill & MARVEL Outdoor Refrigeration... Wrap-Around Island with Raised Service Bar... Luxury, 7-Person Above-Ground Hot Tub/Spa with Speakers... Spacious Rear Yard Behind Pool... Truly The Ideal Setting For Daily Fun, Relaxation, Parties, Sports & More... WOW!!! Welcoming Front Porch Opens to Foyer Flanked By Beautiful Dining Room & Large Office with Custom Built-Ins Accessed By Double Doors for Privacy. Dual Staircases & Open-Concept Living on Main Makes Entertaining a Breeze! Relax in the Handsome Family Room with Custom Built-Ins, Coffered Ceiling, Gas Fireplace & Windows Overlooking the Backyard's Expansive Private Retreat. Family Room Flows Seamlessly to GOURMET KITCHEN with Quartz Countertops & Custom Tile Backsplash... Stainless ELECTROLUX Appliances including 5-Burner Gas Cooktop... Huge Island with Storage & Countertop Seating... Casual Dining Area with Built-In Seating... Large Storage Pantry + Butler's Pantry Adjacent to Dining Room... Sliding Door at Family Room/Kitchen Provides Direct Access to Covered Rear Porch & Backyard Amenities... Extending the Home's Living Space Outdoors With Rarely Found Year-Round Enjoyment! Half Bath Off Entry Hall... Private Guest Suite with Full Bath Access Off Kitchen... Drop Zone with Storage at Entryway to 3-Car Garage... Hardwoods Throughout Main Living Areas Continue to Front Staircase & 2nd Floor Hallway... Luxurious Primary Suite with Double Door Entry, Ceiling Fans & Sitting/Nursery/Exercise Area... Spacious Primary Bath With Oversized, Custom Shower & Separate Garden Tub with Tile Surround, Private Water Closet, Vanity With Dual Sinks & Large, Walk-In Closet... Fully Equipped Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer, Sink & Storage Cabinets on 2nd Floor + Three Additional Bedrooms All With Private En-Suite Baths... Huge Bonus Room Has Storage Closet With Direct Access to Tremendous Walk-In Attic For Amazing Storage! Back Staircase From Bonus Room to Main Level... Flexible Floorplan With 6th Bedroom Suite & Full Bath on 3rd Level Could Also Serve As 2nd Bonus/Media Room. Extended Driveway + 3-Car Garage... Goalrilla Basketball Goal... Ideal Location WALKABLE TO WEDDINGTON OPTIMIST PARK with Multiple Baseball, Football & Soccer Fields... WALKING PATH is on CUL-DE-SAC!!! Very Close to SHOPPING at Wesley Chapel Village Commons for Restaurants, Shops, Grocery, Medical, Etc... Short Drive to Waverly, Rea Farms, Weddington Corners, & I-485! Convenient Location in Top Rated Weddington Schools... Thoughtfully Designed Home Connected to the Outdoors for RELAXATION & SPECTACULAR BACKYARD VIEWS YEAR-ROUND... This Homestead at 5110 Harwich Circle is More Than a Place to Live - It's a Way of Life!
| MLS#: | 4406982 |
| Price: | $1,450,000 |
| Square Footage: | 4965 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.1 |
| Acreage: | 0.49 |
| Year Built: | 2018 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Howard Hanna Allen Tate Charlotte South - Jesse.Samples@AllenTate.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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HIGHLANDS AT WEDDINGTON... CUSTOM BUILT POOL by Anthony & Sylvan (2023)... FABULOUS POOLSIDE CABANA... OUTDOOR WOLF GRILL/KITCHEN... Top Rated WEDDINGTON SCHOOLS... Experience RESORT-STYLE LIVING Everyday! Beautifully Landscaped BACKYARD OASIS Has Large Flat Play Space Behind Pool!!! The Cabana + Pool Provide a Stunning Focal Point Day & Night... Truly the Perfect Setting For Game-Day Gatherings, Outdoor Dining, Or Relaxing Poolside With Family & Friends! Custom Cabana Has Mount for Large Screen TV, Vaulted Ceiling with Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan & Walk-In Storage Room. Zoned for Highly Rated WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS. This Sprawling Estate Boasts 6 Bedrooms, 5.1 Baths + Bonus Room + Main Level Office & Guest Suite on Main! MATURE LANDSCAPING Surrounds the Salt Water Pool Customized With Heater For Swimming Year-Round... Raised Tanning Ledge With Umbrella Mount... Built-In Wall Fountains... Travertine Pool Decking & Extensive Patio Space. Enjoy Hosting Crowds Easily With the Outdoor Kitchen's 42" WOLF Grill & MARVEL Outdoor Refrigeration... Wrap-Around Island with Raised Service Bar... Luxury, 7-Person Above-Ground Hot Tub/Spa with Speakers... Spacious Rear Yard Behind Pool... Truly The Ideal Setting For Daily Fun, Relaxation, Parties, Sports & More... WOW!!! Welcoming Front Porch Opens to Foyer Flanked By Beautiful Dining Room & Large Office with Custom Built-Ins Accessed By Double Doors for Privacy. Dual Staircases & Open-Concept Living on Main Makes Entertaining a Breeze! Relax in the Handsome Family Room with Custom Built-Ins, Coffered Ceiling, Gas Fireplace & Windows Overlooking the Backyard's Expansive Private Retreat. Family Room Flows Seamlessly to GOURMET KITCHEN with Quartz Countertops & Custom Tile Backsplash... Stainless ELECTROLUX Appliances including 5-Burner Gas Cooktop... Huge Island with Storage & Countertop Seating... Casual Dining Area with Built-In Seating... Large Storage Pantry + Butler's Pantry Adjacent to Dining Room... Sliding Door at Family Room/Kitchen Provides Direct Access to Covered Rear Porch & Backyard Amenities... Extending the Home's Living Space Outdoors With Rarely Found Year-Round Enjoyment! Half Bath Off Entry Hall... Private Guest Suite with Full Bath Access Off Kitchen... Drop Zone with Storage at Entryway to 3-Car Garage... Hardwoods Throughout Main Living Areas Continue to Front Staircase & 2nd Floor Hallway... Luxurious Primary Suite with Double Door Entry, Ceiling Fans & Sitting/Nursery/Exercise Area... Spacious Primary Bath With Oversized, Custom Shower & Separate Garden Tub with Tile Surround, Private Water Closet, Vanity With Dual Sinks & Large, Walk-In Closet... Fully Equipped Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer, Sink & Storage Cabinets on 2nd Floor + Three Additional Bedrooms All With Private En-Suite Baths... Huge Bonus Room Has Storage Closet With Direct Access to Tremendous Walk-In Attic For Amazing Storage! Back Staircase From Bonus Room to Main Level... Flexible Floorplan With 6th Bedroom Suite & Full Bath on 3rd Level Could Also Serve As 2nd Bonus/Media Room. Extended Driveway + 3-Car Garage... Goalrilla Basketball Goal... Ideal Location WALKABLE TO WEDDINGTON OPTIMIST PARK with Multiple Baseball, Football & Soccer Fields... WALKING PATH is on CUL-DE-SAC!!! Very Close to SHOPPING at Wesley Chapel Village Commons for Restaurants, Shops, Grocery, Medical, Etc... Short Drive to Waverly, Rea Farms, Weddington Corners, & I-485! Convenient Location in Top Rated Weddington Schools... Thoughtfully Designed Home Connected to the Outdoors for RELAXATION & SPECTACULAR BACKYARD VIEWS YEAR-ROUND... This Homestead at 5110 Harwich Circle is More Than a Place to Live - It's a Way of Life!
| MLS#: | 4406982 |
| Price: | $1,450,000 |
| Square Footage: | 4965 |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 5.1 |
| Acreage: | 0.49 |
| Year Built: | 2018 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Howard Hanna Allen Tate Charlotte South - Jesse.Samples@AllenTate.com |
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