Charlotte has become a major U.S. financial center, and is now the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City. Nicknamed the Queen City. Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA, The Charlotte Knights (minor league team of the Chicago White Sox),  the NASCAR Hall of Fame , Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Local Stats:

• Charlotte Metro Population: 2,474,314

• Major Industries: Financial services, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Duke Energy

• Gross Metro Product: $125.7 B

• Median Household Income: $52,777

• Median Home Price: $243,250.00

• Unemployment: 4.1%

• Job Growth (2017): 3.%

• Cost of Living: 1.3% below national average

• College Attainment: 32%

Net Migration (2017): 11,133. As you prepare to move to Charlotte, you may be

overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done, and have several questions

about the area. The following information and tips should make your moving to

Charlotte easier and stress-free also finding a really good Real Estate Agent to

work with you and your family is extremely important.

Cost of Living and Housing Costs

When you decide to move to Charlotte, you’ll have questions about the cost of living, as well as the cost of buying a home. You can compare the cost of living in Charlotte to your current city using the calculator at www.charlottechamber.com/quality-of-life/cost-of-living-calculator. To compare home prices, feel free to browse available homes for sale at www.showingthecarolinas.com

School Information

If you have or plan to have children, you’ll be curious about the schools in Charlotte and how well they will fit your children’s needs. You can learn more at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District website at www.cms.k12.nc.us.

York County Schools at  http://www.york.k12.sc.us

Lancaster County Schools at http://www.lancastercsd.com

Iredell County Schools at http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/

Gaston County Schools at http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/