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Cost of living in Charlotte summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Charlotte. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Charlotte is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Charlotte is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Charlotte is $397,125.
The median income in Charlotte is $82,068.
Charlotte's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Charlotte Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Charlotte | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 125 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Charlotte, NC Weather
The average high in Charlotte is 71.4° and the average low is 49.8°.
There are 70.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.4 inches of precipitation each year with 2.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Charlotte, NC Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Charlotte
i live in Charlotte and i have my whole life and i still wonder why the h**l charlotte isn't the capital yet ! why the hellllll is raleigh our capital -
Charlotte is a beautiful place. I enjoyed my time at the theme park with water rides called Carowinds. I'm a car lover as well so I decided to go to the NASCAR Hall of fame!
I'm into science and I loved my trip to the Science museum. The Freedom Park is an amazing place as well, especially for hiking sports and lakeside events!
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Charlotte Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Charlotte
The current population in Charlotte is 903,844. The population has increased 28.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 903,844 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 886,283 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 875,045 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 864,871 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 873,570 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 857,425 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 841,611 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 826,060 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 808,834 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 792,137 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 774,807 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 757,278 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 740,931 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 722,234 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 705,896 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Charlotte
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Charlotte is:
38.1% White with 344,188 White residents.
33.3% African American with 300,978 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 1,272 American Indian residents.
6.5% Asian with 58,555 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 379 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 5,055 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 35,215 Two Or More residents.
17.5% Hispanic with 158,202 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Charlotte | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 33.3% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Charlotte
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Charlotte is 51.6% female with 466,625 female residents.
Charlotte is 48.4% male with 437,219 male residents.
| Gender | Charlotte | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Charlotte for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Charlotte completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Charlotte completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Charlotte completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Charlotte completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Charlotte completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Charlotte completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Charlotte completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Charlotte completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Charlotte completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Charlotte | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Charlotte, North Carolina
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4.6% of households in Charlotte earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Charlotte earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Charlotte earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Charlotte earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Charlotte earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Charlotte earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Charlotte earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Charlotte earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Charlotte earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.8% of households in Charlotte earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Charlotte | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
