Best places to live in Charlotte

With a major airport, banking business, countless museums and a popular craft brewing scene, Charlotte has become a popular place to live.

Whether you're considering a move to Charlotte or already live here and are interested in possibly moving to a new neighborhood, it's important to do thorough research on all potential options before moving, to make sure you find the right place the first time. Here are three of the best places to live in Charlotte based on factors such as crime rate, walkability, schools and things to do in the area.

Charlotte's best neighborhoods:

Dilworth

Known for its picturesque tree-lined streets, historic homes and charming bungalows, Dilworth is considered one of the best places to live in Charlotte for its central location to Uptown, grocery and retail shopping. Countless restaurants and bars that provide a popular food scene as well as an active nightlife are also a big draw for the area.

Along with its great location, the neighborhood is very walkable and has a crime rate that's 60% lower than other neighborhoods, according to Area Vibes. Additionally, the site lists Dilworth as one of Charlotte's best neighborhoods for its stable housing market and the large amount of amenities, such as the number of parks, libraries and gyms in the area.

Housing options in the community range from apartments and condos to single-family homes. Both families and young professionals live in the area.

Eastover

The charming neighborhood of Eastover makes the list of best places to live in Charlotte for its quiet streets, public parks and family-friendly atmosphere. Along with a variety of restaurants, the community has an old-time movie theater, the Mint Museum, art galleries, local boutiques and jewelry stores, all within walking distance, making it even more desirable to potential residents and homebuyers. It's also conveniently located only a few miles from Uptown Charlotte and close to several business parks, which can help drastically shorten daily commutes. Eastover is mainly made up of single-family homes, but you will find a number of apartment complexes and townhouses in the vicinity.

The historic neighborhood earned high marks from Niche for its excellent schools, low crime and affordable cost of living. Area Vibes echoed Niche's rankings, commending Eastover for its schools and the impressive median home values.

Elizabeth

Similar to Dilworth, the bustling streets of Elizabeth offer residents several types of restaurants, a variety of local businesses and plenty of shopping options, but as an added bonus, Elizabeth has an impressive public transportation system that includes city buses and a streetcar. Most residents enjoy the area's easy walkability and close proximity to Uptown.

Elizabeth is also home to both Presbyterian Hospital and Central Piedmont Community College. The mix of residents in the neighborhood include families to college students and you'll find an array of housing options from studio apartments to three-bedroom townhouses.

Niche ranks Elizabeth as one of the city's best neighborhoods for its high-rated schools and low crime rate, which is 32% lower than the national average according to Area Vibes.

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