Businesses and individuals alike are attracted to the thriving Charlotte region. Booming with economic and commercial activity, Charlotte has all the advantages of one of the most rapidly growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Charlotte's residents are warm, friendly and many areas still retain their small-town flavor. Located in the Piedmont region of the Carolinas, Charlotte is two hours east of the Appalachian Mountains and three hours west of the Atlantic Ocean. New York City is 631 miles to the northeast and Atlanta is 256 miles to the southwest.
Charlotte Demographics & Economic Profile
|
2008 |
2018 |
City |
695,995 |
988,000 |
County |
902,803 |
1.3 mil |
MSA |
1.7 mil |
2.5 mil |
100 Mile |
7.1 mil |
10.1 mil |
Employment
| County | 428,842 |
4.3% Unemployed |
| MSA | 788,406 |
4.6% Unemployed |
Air Travel
Enplaned Passengers |
14.3 mil |
Enplaned Cargo |
77,589 tons |
Construction
| Residential Units | 18,089 |
$2.7 bil |
| Non-Residential Permits | 5,353 |
$1.6 bil |
More Charlotte Facts...
- Cost of living below the national average
- City, County and State AAA bond ratings
- Average of 587 airline flights daily
- 12,087 new jobs for 2006
- $16 billion in annual retail sales
- 1st most popular move destination
- 1st America's most livable communities
- 1st economic strength ranking
- 2nd largest banking center (controls over $2 trillion in assets)
- 2nd best city for entrepreneurs
- 3rd best city for corporate headquarters
- 3rd best city for business
- 4th best city for relocating singles
- 6th in number of Fortune 500 headquarters
- 12th most active airport in the country
- 21st largest city
About the author:
Debe Maxwell, ABR is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate Broker, Certified Neighborhood and Relocation Specialist who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte, NC or any place in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. Debe has created a team of professionals throughout the country to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. These professionals are experts in the field of relocation and can serve many purposes beyond a simple home search. The destination service is of no cost to you! Please visit www.debemaxwell.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.
Debe Maxwell- The Maxwell House Group - 704.491.3310 - CharlotteBroker@icloud.com
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