The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Charlotte For 2021


We used science and data to determine which neighborhoods in Charlotte are the best of the best.

Chris Kolmar, About HomeSnacks
December 29, 2020
Editor’s Note: We updated this article for 2021. This is our seventh time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Charlotte.
Best Neighborhoods In Charlotte
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The combination of unique neighborhoods, evolving communities, and motivated people, topped with a great public transportation system, is the heart of Charlotte. And, HomeSnacks is here to tell you how Charlotte's best neighborhoods ranked based on safety, affordability, unemployment rates, and amenities: we've determined Charlotte's top ten best neighborhoods for 2021 and they're listed below.

These aren't just any neighborhoods, folks. These are places where neighbors smile, wave, and call you by name--they are places that keep everyone informed with neighborhood associations and email chains. And if you get to live in the Myers Park neighborhood, you might actually cross paths with a Charlotte Hornets' player.

One can only imagine how difficult it was to narrow down Charlotte's top ten best neighborhoods; but, we crushed it. And, we did it with the help of the latest census report for median income levels and median home prices for each one of Charlotte's 150 neighborhoods. We discovered that there are some crazy affordable deals on Charlotte's list and there are some neighborhoods that will require that you make over $250,000/year to pay the million dollar price tag for homes in the area. Yes, if you guessed that many of Charlottes' best neighborhoods are also The Queen City's richest, you guessed right.

Want to know how you can score one of Charlotte's best neighborhoods? Grab a fresh box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, find a sunny spot on Lake Norman, and keep reading.

Whether you're looking for a neighborhood that combines modern living with "Old South" architecture, looking to live in a neighborhood close to Queens University, or looking for a neighborhood filled with fellow Carolina Panthers fans, there's a stellar Charlotte neighborhood for you. But, if you want ALL of the bells and whistles, Charlotte's best neighborhood is number one for a reason.

So, what neighborhood in Charlotte deserves the gold? Well, according to the latest census data and our SnackAbility algorithm, that would be Eastover.

Incidentally, your new guide to the Queen City's top ten best neighborhoods is just a couple clicks away, so do yourself a favor and take a look. You can't do much better in all of North Carolina.

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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Charlotte

1. Eastover

Population: 2,710
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $1,008,550 (best)
Median Income: $221,310 (best)
More on Eastover: Homes For Sale | Data

2. Oxford Hunt

Population: 4,753
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $382,667 (19th best)
Median Income: $104,645 (14th best)
More on Oxford Hunt: Homes For Sale | Data

3. Myers Park

Myers Park Charlotte, NC

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Population: 11,526
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $771,500 (Second best)
Median Income: $153,401 (Second best)
More on Myers Park: Homes For Sale | Data

4. Chantilly

Population: 1,503
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $322,700 (26th best)
Median Income: $92,311 (2best)
More on Chantilly: Homes For Sale | Data

5. Beverly Woods

Population: 6,482
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $480,920 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $88,673 (23rd best)
More on Beverly Woods: Homes For Sale | Data

6. Mountainbrook

Population: 2,538
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $533,850 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $106,958 (Tenth best)
More on Mountainbrook: Homes For Sale | Data

7. Governor's Square

Population: 1,561
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $361,600 (2best)
Median Income: $78,071 (35th best)
More on Governor's Square: Homes For Sale | Data

8. Foxcroft

Population: 5,426
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $724,175 (Third best)
Median Income: $120,148 (Sixth best)
More on Foxcroft: Homes For Sale | Data

9. Quail Hollow

Quail Hollow Charlotte, NC

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Population: 3,614
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $259,150 (38th best)
Median Income: $90,194 (22nd best)
More on Quail Hollow: Homes For Sale | Data

10. Ballantyne East

Population: 8,489
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $424,150 (14th best)
Median Income: $99,767 (15th best)
More on Ballantyne East: Homes For Sale | Data

How We Determined The Best Charlotte, NC Neighborhoods In 2021

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

  • High incomes
  • Low unemployment rates
  • Low crime
  • High home prices
  • High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 150 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Charlotte." We're lookin' at you, Eastover.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Charlotte, North Carolina has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Charlotte

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Charlotte where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Charlotte aren't all good. Pinecrest takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Charlotte.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Detailed List Of The Best Neighborhoods To Live In Charlotte For 2021

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 Eastover 2,710 $1,008,550 $221,310
2 Oxford Hunt 4,753 $382,667 $104,645
3 Myers Park 11,526 $771,500 $153,401
4 Chantilly 1,503 $322,700 $92,311
5 Beverly Woods 6,482 $480,920 $88,673
6 Mountainbrook 2,538 $533,850 $106,958
7 Governor's Square 1,561 $361,600 $78,071
8 Foxcroft 5,426 $724,175 $120,148
9 Quail Hollow 3,614 $259,150 $90,194
10 Ballantyne East 8,489 $424,150 $99,767
11 Hembstead 2,813 $514,900 $148,523
12 Freedom Park 2,621 $474,800 $112,784
13 Ashbrook-Clawson Village 3,771 $272,433 $71,479
14 Touchstone Village-Elm Lane 2,498 $264,100 $69,150
15 Providence Crossing 8,310 $399,225 $134,049
16 Wendover-Sedgewood 3,032 $696,650 $68,450
17 Olde Providence South 5,131 $441,350 $94,004
18 Sharon Woods 4,427 $302,250 $88,238
19 Seven Eagles 3,796 $562,150 $105,370
20 Olde Providence North 3,382 $419,633 $112,603
21 Providence Plantation 8,067 $376,620 $125,306
22 Commonwealth 684 $275,000 $84,353
23 Elizabeth 4,896 $424,700 $81,658
24 Ballantyne West 11,318 $296,475 $106,620
25 Piper Glen Estates 8,050 $354,725 $99,747
26 Sardis Forest 4,527 $275,267 $106,263
27 Carmel 6,330 $411,025 $80,182
28 Lansdowne 4,800 $415,433 $77,979
29 Cotswold 4,747 $349,550 $77,754
30 Providence Park 2,559 $188,550 $61,546
31 Colonial Village 1,221 $228,200 $61,818
32 Provincetowne 11,160 $268,771 $79,209
33 Dilworth 7,618 $511,670 $95,298
34 Plaza Midwood 3,548 $352,425 $108,736
35 Sherwood Forest 4,003 $342,500 $97,713
36 Sedgefield 3,001 $305,667 $52,665
37 Marshbrooke 15,856 $126,071 $49,960
38 Park Crossing 5,874 $231,380 $84,683
39 Closeburn-Glenkirk 4,898 $157,767 $71,634
40 Whiteoak 2,612 $285,200 $83,125
41 Johnston Rd-Mcalpine 6,173 $141,775 $59,753
42 Downtown Sharlotte 4,727 $267,600 $68,654
43 Sardis Woods 4,227 $187,850 $68,141
44 Starmount 3,411 $195,700 $70,405
45 Country Club Heights 4,262 $225,933 $68,883
46 Stonehaven 5,699 $237,460 $79,262
47 Wesley Heights 1,836 $248,900 $88,417
48 Highland Creek 13,107 $199,629 $82,639
49 Barclay Downs 5,230 $531,900 $94,097
50 Fourth Ward 3,712 $194,400 $83,457
51 First Ward 2,175 $146,467 $48,679
52 Plaza Hills 699 $246,300 $49,412
53 Prosperity Church Road 19,698 $160,291 $68,600
54 Davis Lake-Eastfield 8,245 $167,560 $75,123
55 Wilmore 2,269 $273,933 $72,819
56 Third Ward 2,409 $236,850 $77,602
57 Marlwood 6,190 $99,950 $41,909
58 Griers Fork 3,301 $134,700 $60,306
59 Collingwood 2,869 $199,850 $45,759
60 Yorkshire 9,123 $170,033 $69,939
61 Rain Tree 3,610 $252,950 $68,050
62 West Sugar Creek 8,067 $126,460 $53,178
63 Briarcreek-Woodland 4,743 $135,967 $35,465
64 Hickory Grove 5,320 $146,550 $49,782
65 Windsor Park 11,608 $113,550 $34,750
66 Madison Park 4,510 $189,567 $67,478
67 Rockwell Park-Hemphill Heights 4,925 $122,233 $44,441
68 Hickory Ridge 9,240 $119,350 $43,721
69 North Sharon Amity-Reddman Roa 8,471 $105,350 $40,600
70 Coulwood West 10,361 $135,400 $57,570
71 Pawtuckett 4,762 $106,050 $50,164
72 Beatties Ford-Trinity 4,150 $115,800 $49,821
73 Harbor House 5,283 $164,600 $58,895
74 Cherry 896 $256,300 $52,009
75 Hwy 51-Park Road 1,999 $135,700 $52,552
76 Newell South 3,550 $131,400 $58,750
77 Echo Hills 812 $149,400 $45,800
78 Olde Whitehall 5,804 $151,167 $65,209
79 Shannon Park 8,725 $102,900 $33,250
80 Starmount Forest 7,643 $52,650 $37,075
81 Eastway-Sheffield Park 5,481 $144,550 $44,868
82 Oakhurst 2,507 $139,000 $44,271
83 Becton Park 4,472 $120,167 $48,166
84 North Charlotte 2,701 $196,267 $74,434
85 Eastland-Wilora Lake 6,460 $122,420 $32,727
86 Idlewild South 7,241 $111,500 $42,432
87 Optimist Park 907 $175,850 $53,306
88 Farm Pond 6,801 $99,525 $34,706
89 Idlewild Farms 5,775 $125,900 $35,789
90 Oakdale South 5,210 $128,500 $52,599
91 Villa Heights 1,750 $115,350 $34,150
92 University Park 1,215 $77,700 $27,222
93 Mineral Springs-Rumble Road 8,946 $84,167 $60,660
94 Westchester 3,721 $92,500 $43,153
95 Plaza-Shamrock 3,078 $148,950 $25,902
96 Wilson Heights 1,726 $106,900 $36,014
97 Lockwood 1,290 $134,600 $42,634
98 Harris-Houston 10,245 $106,375 $39,364
99 Biddleville 1,862 $108,600 $19,526
100 Nevin Community 4,345 $110,750 $37,668
101 Double Oaks 1,428 $163,050 $25,245
102 Yorkmount 10,535 $57,040 $48,811
103 Henderson Circle 3,811 $149,900 $62,714
104 Coliseum Drive 518 $108,000 $31,293
105 Belmont 3,181 $104,675 $47,391
106 Toddville Road 8,615 $108,567 $41,122
107 Greenville 576 $101,800 $32,813
108 Sterling 4,189 $159,533 $47,448
109 Derita-Statesville 4,668 $106,950 $41,340
110 East Forest 14,488 $66,388 $40,222
111 Revolution Park 902 $79,300 $25,417
112 Back Creek Church Road 6,386 $135,025 $30,174
113 Genesis Park 457 $97,000 $23,704
114 Hidden Valley 12,628 $72,600 $28,561
115 Wildwood 3,044 $108,500 $48,387
116 Slater Rd-Hamilton Circle 3,153 $106,900 $36,014
117 University City North 6,868 $74,020 $41,205
118 Ponderosa-Wingate 1,894 $91,750 $27,138
119 Lincoln Heights 2,376 $79,050 $25,335
120 Oak Forest 6,226 $56,900 $32,686
121 Seversville 603 $108,400 $24,861
122 Eagle Lake 4,402 $77,260 $46,382
123 Plaza-Eastway 7,003 $90,860 $33,934
124 West Blvd 892 $122,650 $30,066
125 Grier Heights 2,958 $105,967 $31,189
126 Washington Heights 2,018 $77,300 $18,211
127 Oaklawn 524 $88,500 $24,483
128 Sugaw Creek-Ritch Ave 4,391 $93,750 $37,012
129 Druid Hills South 1,395 $62,000 $19,295
130 University City South 5,206 $54,167 $30,048
131 Lakewood 533 $83,600 $35,469
132 Enderly Park 3,249 $62,075 $27,311
133 Montclaire South 11,912 $86,929 $36,861
134 Mccrorey Heights 378 $88,500 $24,483
135 Todd Park 856 $45,900 $50,253
136 Ashley Park 2,652 $85,500 $25,574
137 Druid Hills North 710 $88,100 $35,625
138 Capitol Drive 382 $82,500 $25,036
139 Jt Williams 389 $88,100 $35,625
140 Jackson Homes 145 $82,500 $25,036
141 Thomasboro-Hoskins 5,913 $64,000 $25,249
142 Firestone-Garden Park 3,866 $91,150 $39,709
143 Clanton Park-Roseland 3,742 $42,775 $30,774
144 Westerly Hills 1,349 $77,200 $30,417
145 Reid Park 1,720 $88,900 $25,592
146 Westover Hills 1,136 $84,667 $19,104
147 Arbor Glen 322 $83,200 $22,500
148 Smallwood 1,183 $57,233 $30,106
149 Tryon Hills 1,517 $82,633 $22,481
150 Pinecrest 227 $83,200 $22,500

About Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar has been in the real estate business for almost ten years now. He originally worked for Movoto Real Estate as the director of marketing before founding HomeSnacks.

He believes the key to finding the right place to live comes down to looking at the data, reading about things to do, and, most importantly, checking it out yourself before you move.

If you've been looking for a place to live in the past several years, you've probably stumbled upon his writing already.

You can find out more about him on LinkedIn or his website.

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