Charlotte, North Carolina

Population 775,208

Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, NC. The population is 775,208, making Charlotte the largest city in Mecklenburg County and the largest city in the state of North Carolina.

There are 173 public schools in Charlotte with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Charlotte is very low , and there are 1,084 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Charlotte is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Charlotte property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Charlotte include Berryhill Township, Paw Creek Township and Crab Orchard Township.

Charlotte Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 45.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.1%

Crime Rate

81.2% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 660
  • Violent Crimes: 748
  • Robbery: 231
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 12
  • Larceny Theft: 10

Registered Offenders

3.17% Higher than national avg.
  • 1,084 offenders in Charlotte
  • 13.98 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

4,299 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 22
  • Registered Polluters: 145
  • Superfunds: 101
  • Tanks & Spills: 4,031

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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173 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 173 K-12 public schools in Charlotte, NC and 55 private schools. Homefacts rates Charlotte's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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Crime view details

1,084 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Environmental Hazards

4299 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Charlotte, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Charlotte, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Charlotte, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.88°
  • February 44.55°
  • March 52.32°
  • April 61.12°
  • May 69.01°
  • June 77.36°
  • July 79.97°
  • August 78.7°
  • September 72.83°
  • October 60.75°
  • November 50.13°
  • December 43.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Charlotte, NC

Earthquakes
Charlotte, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Charlotte, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Charlotte, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Charlotte, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Charlotte, NC: $61,017

Unemployment

Unemployment in Charlotte is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.29%
White Collar - 66.71%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Richard Hudson
  • Robert Pittenger
  • Alma Adams

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

166 FCC Towers view all