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Crime in Waxhaw summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waxhaw. Key points include:
There were 115 total crimes in Waxhaw in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waxhaw is 481.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waxhaw is 58.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waxhaw is 422.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waxhaw is -77.29% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Waxhaw Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waxhaw / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 115 | 481.3 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 58.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.2 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 41.9 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 101 | 422.7 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 54.4 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 85 | 355.8 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 12.6 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waxhaw summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waxhaw. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waxhaw is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waxhaw is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waxhaw is $628,812.
The median income in Waxhaw is $131,894.
Waxhaw's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waxhaw Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waxhaw | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 184 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waxhaw, NC Weather
The average high in Waxhaw is 72.2° and the average low is 49.6°.
There are 73.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.5 inches of precipitation each year with 2.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waxhaw |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waxhaw Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waxhaw
The current population in Waxhaw is 22,275. The population has increased 154.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,275 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 21,565 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 20,665 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 19,645 | 21.5% |
| 2020 | 16,165 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 15,237 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 14,383 | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 13,343 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 12,398 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 11,586 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 10,878 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 10,224 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 9,743 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 9,322 | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 8,754 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waxhaw
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Waxhaw is:
67.5% White with 15,025 White residents.
8.1% African American with 1,814 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
7.4% Asian with 1,644 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 92 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 1,048 Two Or More residents.
11.8% Hispanic with 2,634 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waxhaw | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.1% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waxhaw
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Waxhaw is 52.0% female with 11,578 female residents.
Waxhaw is 48.0% male with 10,696 male residents.
| Gender | Waxhaw | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waxhaw for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Waxhaw completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waxhaw | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waxhaw, North Carolina
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1.5% of households in Waxhaw earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Waxhaw earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Waxhaw earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Waxhaw earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.0% of households in Waxhaw earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.7% of households in Waxhaw earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Waxhaw earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.2% of households in Waxhaw earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.4% of households in Waxhaw earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.3% of households in Waxhaw earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waxhaw | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.3% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
