Business Week has just released their list of America's Top 10 Affordable Suburbs. Among the top 10 are 2 Charlotte area communities that have long become synonymous with affordable housing, great lifestyle, and easy access to Charlotte and it's many activities. Cornelius, located 30 miiles north of Charlotte on the shores of Lake Norman, was listed at number 7, and Fort Mill, just 22 minutes south of the city across the South Carolina border, came in at number 10.
These two great towns are recognized for their cost of living, lifestyle, schools, and the strength of their local economies. Business Week evaluated suburbs on a variety of factors but weighted affordability most heavily. They also considered lifestyle, that is, short commutes, clean air, low crime, good weather and green space, the quality of schools and the strength of the local economy.
Here are the details as reported by Business Week.com:
Cornelius, N.C.
- Population: 17,290
- Median household income: $87,016
- Median home price: $206,000
- Unemployment rate: 3.3%
- Violent crime index: 48
The fast-growing bedroom community, 30 miles north of Charlotte, has some beautiful homes on Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest lake. About 31% of residents are married with children. The average commute is 31 minutes.
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Fort Mill, S.C.
- Population: 9,943
- Median household income: $57,648
- Unemployment rate: 5.6%
- Violent crime index: 93
Fort Mill, located just south of the North Carolina border and 18 miles from Charlotte, is home to the Charlotte Knights baseball stadium. About 36% of residents are married with children. Average commutes are 22 minutes.
View available homes for sale in Fort MillThis report further underscores Charlotte's prominence as a desirable destination. In spite of what we're hearing, our economy remains strong and our housing market still thrives.
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