WCNC Charlotte

Charlotte, known as "The Queen City" as well as "The Hornet's Nest," has been a rapidly growing metropolis in the 21st century with a metro population approaching two million people, according to the 2010 Census. Relocation to Charlotte is a fantastic choice for many business opportunities and raising a family. Within the city limits, Charlotte has... over 700,000 residents, making it the 17th most populated city in the United States, which is amazing when you consider the city barely penetrated the top 50 thirty years earlier. Located in Mecklenburg County near the Southern state border that separates the Carolinas, Charlotte is famous for NASCAR auto racing. Attractions in or around Charlotte worth visiting include Lake Norman, the Catawba River, Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake. Other popular points of interest for tourism include the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the Third Ward, Bank of America Stadium and the Charlotte Convention Center, where big events are held. A wide selection of food, fun, and entertainment are found in the Uptown District Downtown. Charlotte's climate is humid and subtropical. Outside of occasional hurricanes, ice storms and a few hot summer days, Charlotteans do not experience much extreme weather throughout the year. Residents usually enjoy mildly warm temperatures and precipitation for several months of the year. For the most part, it's a comfortable place to live. Rain and snow are usually concentrated between January and March while spring usually has a bit more rain compared to the fall. Charlotte offers a modest lifestyle with an estimated per capita income of $31,270, according to City-Data.com, based on 2009 data. During periods of high gas prices, Charlotte has experienced lower than the national average prices at the pump. It is very cost-effective city for families, ranking better for cost of living than many other major affordable metropolitan areas such as Orlando, Milwaukee and Sacramento. Although Charlotte experienced a high unemployment rate during the early 2010s, by ...Read More