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Mecklenburg County
  • County in North Carolina
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Mecklenburg County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A+
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A+
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B

    Mecklenburg County is located in North Carolina with a population of 1,100,984. Mecklenburg County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Mecklenburg County, most residents own their homes. In Mecklenburg County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mecklenburg County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Mecklenburg County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $276,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,276
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Mecklenburg County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      389.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      8.6
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      22.1
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      199.4
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      650.3
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,770.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      264.9
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Mecklenburg County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,124
    National
    $69,021

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