CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte has been named the third most attractive real estate market in the United States, according to a report released by the Urban Land Institute and PwC.
The study said residents find the Queen City attractive because of good job growth and the development of urban centers.
As a secondary market, Charlotte also offers lower costs of living, especially in housing, as compared to primary markets like New York or Los Angeles.
Top five cities:
Charlotte jumped from the seventh spot in 2015.
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Austin
- Charlotte
- Seattle
- Atlanta
In South Carolina, Charleston ranked 25th and Columbia 56th.