Here are 11 Reasons We Think Charlotte is a Great Place to Live. We could add more … Enjoy!
#1 - Low Cost of Living - Charlotte has the 15th lowest cost of living in the nation compared to other metro areas in the nation.
#2 - Four Seasons - We have year around blue skies. Serious. 214 days of the year are typically sunny. Wow! And, also notable, we typically get less than 6” of snow annually.
#3 - Southern Hospitality - We all want you to feel welcome. Sit down and we’ll pour you some sweet tea and enjoy some treats as we chat … for hours.
#4 - Excellent Healthcare - Home to Novant Health and the largest research hospital in the region, Carolina’s Medical Center (part of the Carolinas Heath Care System).
#5 - Trees - Named one of the 10 best cities for Urban Forests. We have a wonderful tree canopy and plant 15,000 trees per year thru TreesCharlotte with a goal of 50% canopy coverage by 2050.
#6 - The Amazing Outdoors - enjoy the mountains within a short drive, tons of trails throughout the city, beaches within a 3 hour drive and many waterfalls in the state.
#7 - Culture - The City is full of arts, music, museums, and more. There’s sure to be something to fit your entertainment style.
#8 - Sports - Home to the Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers, NASCAR, Charlotte Knights Baseball Team, and Charlotte Checkers.
#9 - Giving Back - We live with a giving heart. Organizations such as Good Friends, Good Fellows Club, Women Who Care and more are instrumental in raising funds for the less fortunate.
#10 - Homes - You may choose to live in an uptown condo, a bungalow, in an old streetcar suburb, a historic home, in one of our many resort style lake areas, a 55+ active adult community or in a new construction home. Whatever you prefer, we have a home for you.
#11 - Colleges/Universities Galore - Charlotte is home to many great schools such as Davidson College, Queens University, Johnson & Wales University, University of North Carolina Charlotte, and Central Piedmont Community College.