ABOUT OUR CITY

While Charlotte is a town of Southern comforts, it also features some of the most exhilarating attractions, nightlife, and culinary hot spots. The beauty of the city and its moderate climate make this a great place to call home.

Geography

#8

Best places to live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report , 2023)

Best Places for Business & Careers

(Forbes, 2020) #7

Best Places to Retire

(Forbes, 2020) #23

The Queen City

Largest City in North Carolina

15 th Largest City in the United States POPULATION

900,000 (approximately)

Midway between the mountains and the coast, Charlotte is a diverse city with a thriving urban community and many wonderful suburban neighborhoods. The elevation of the area is approximately 748 feet. Charlotte is located several miles east of the Catawba River, southeast of Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake, and northeast of Lake Wylie.

Economy

Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the country. Located primarily in the Uptown central business district, you will find the headquarters of Bank of America, regional headquarters for Wells Fargo and a variety of other regional banking and financial services companies.

Climate

Charlotteans get to enjoy all four seasons. Our winters are mild, averaging less than six inches of snow fall. During the hotter summer months, residents can escape the 90˚ weather by driving a few hours to the mountains, where temperatures are cooler, or to the beach for a refreshing swim in the Atlantic ocean. The city comes alive during the spring and fall when families get to spend more time outdoors in sunny, 70˚ weather.