Charlotte · Concord · Huntersville · Mooresville · Gastonia · Lake Norman
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia MSA reached 2.88 million in 2024, with 157 people moving to the region daily. Charlotte proper surpassed 920,000 residents and ranks as the 14th-largest U.S. city. Mecklenburg County added 30,057 residents in a single year — the most since 2007.
The region is projected to grow from 3 million to 4.6 million by 2050. Iredell County (Mooresville/Lake Norman area) leads at 3% annual growth, while Lincoln County added an extraordinary 12% since 2020. Growth is split roughly 51% domestic and 49% international migration.
| City | Median Price | YoY Change | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $398,000–$435,000 | +2.4% to +5.9% | 40–64 |
| Concord | $375,000–$388,000 | Flat | 69 |
| Huntersville | $585,000 | -5.3% | Varies |
| Mooresville | $457,500 | +1.7% | 62 |
| Gastonia | $285,000 | Flat | 97 |
Active listings rose 39% YoY to 8,967 homes (June 2025). Market trending toward balance at 3.1 months supply. Charlotte median in March 2019 was $225,000 — a 71% increase in six years. Average rent: $1,578–$2,006/mo.
Headquarters for the nation's 2nd-largest bank. Charlotte is the 2nd-largest U.S. financial hub after New York City.
6th-largest U.S. bank headquartered in Charlotte. Major Wells Fargo East Coast hub also located here.
World's largest shipping company selected Charlotte for North American headquarters — 520 jobs expanding to 1,300+.
Global headquarters relocated to Charlotte — $206.9 million investment, up to 1,200 jobs for the new EV brand.
$16 million tech investment with 510 new jobs. Part of Charlotte's growing fintech and tech services sector.
Between Nov 2024 and Nov 2025, Charlotte attracted 16 projects adding 4,100 jobs — its best recruiting year in a decade. 25%+ of new postings offer $100K+ salaries.
CLT Airport is the 7th-busiest airport in the world by aircraft movements and a $30 billion+ economic driver for the region. American Airlines' second-largest hub provides nonstop service to 175+ destinations.
A $19.4 billion transit plan funded by a voter-approved 1% sales tax includes the Silver Line east-west light rail (26 miles, ~$8.4 billion, service projected ~2030), the existing LYNX Blue Line, and major bus service expansions. Charlotte's existing light rail system already connects Uptown to South End, NoDa, and UNC Charlotte.
Charlotte's cost of living index sits at approximately 96.5 — below the national average — with unemployment at 3.3–3.8%. The metro is consistently ranked among the top 5 U.S. cities for corporate relocations.
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