Despite the economic downturn, businesses and individuals alike are attracted to the thriving Charlotte region. Economic and commercial growth continues and Charlotte has all the advantages of one of the most rapidly growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Charlotte's residents are warm, friendly and in many areas the small-town flavor remains.
Located in the Piedmont region of the Carolinas, Charlotte is only 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 is virtually the 'center' of the Southeast. In my opinion, Charlotte IS a world-class city and we have the activities, honors, employment and economic statistics to prove it!
Charlotte Demographics & Economic Profile & 10-Year Projection
|
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
- $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 in America
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