Prosperity abounds in Charlotte, North Carolina’s "Queen City"
If you’re looking for Southern hospitality with a metropolitan twist, then look no further than Charlotte, North Carolina. This gracious city rich in history also dazzles with energy at the prospect of an even more exciting future. Those interested in Charlotte real estate will find neighborhoods and subdivisions of all types sure to meet their needs. Business real estate in Charlotte is booming too with options in historic downtown areas and sleek suburban centers.
charlotte Fast Facts
- Population: 578,963
- Median Household Income: $53,314
- Median Home Value: $175,300
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Charlotte is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Charlotte workers is 25 minutes. Charlotte has access to many transportation options including bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the Hickory Regional Airport.
charlotte Employment
Major employers in the Charlotte area include Bank of America, Duke Energy, Family Dollar, Goodrich Corporation, Lowe’s, Nucor, Sonic Automotive, SPX Corporation, Wachovia, Time Warner Cable, Continental Tire North America, Muzak, Belk, Harris Teeter, Meineke Car Care Centers, Lance, Inc., Bojangle’s, Lending Tree and Food Lion.
charlotte School Districts
The students of Charlotte are served by 129 public schools and 52 private schools. There are also 22 colleges and universities in the Charlotte area.
charlotte Attractions
- Carowinds Theme Park
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Discovery Place
- ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
- Charlotte’s Got Game
- The Billy Graham Library
- Caroattractionna Adventure World
- Charlotte Center City Carriage Tours
- Ghost Town in the Sky
- Latta Plantation
- Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
charlotte Parks and Recreation
- Carowinds Theme Park
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Discovery Place
- ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
- Charlotte’s Got Game
- The Billy Graham Library
- Caroattractionna Adventure World
- Charlotte Center City Carriage Tours
- Ghost Town in the Sky
- Latta Plantation
- Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site