Charlotte, NC
Population 886,283 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA. Moving to or from Charlotte? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
886,283
Cost of living (RPP)
97.348
Annual avg temp
61°F
Typical home
$397,125
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $78,438 |
| Median age | 34.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $351,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,504/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.45 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 97.348 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.164, goods 96.58, services 97.635. Source: BEA, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
61°F
January low
32°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
3.5"
Annual precipitation 43.6". Station: CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP, NC US (7.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$397,125
ZHVI YoY
-1.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,721/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Total employment (MSA)
1,311,360
Median wage (annual)
$47,830
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 150,700 | $43,540 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 147,550 | $37,460 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 135,930 | $37,730 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 110,080 | $82,720 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 109,770 | $29,110 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Winston-Salem, NC 79 mi · 1h 39m Greensboro, NC 94 mi · 1h 55m Durham, NC 143 mi · 2h 50m Raleigh, NC 166 mi · 3h 16m Atlanta, GA 245 mi · 4h 48m Chesapeake, VA 329 mi · 6h 46m Virginia Beach, VA 342 mi · 6h 53m Jacksonville, FL 383 mi · 7h 7m Columbus, OH 428 mi · 8h 19m Baltimore, MD 437 mi · 8h 37m