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What are the crime rate and median income in Charlotte, NC?
According to the FBI, Charlotte had 5.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 69% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3). Median household income is $82,068 and the median home value is $385,700. About 903,844 people live in Charlotte.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Charlotte?
Charlotte's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, based on 5,787 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 69% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3) and 71% higher than the national rate (3.3). 93 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 35,265 (34.1 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.8 per 1,000, about 3.0 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 23% between 2021 and 2025 (7,505 to 5,787).
| Offense (2025) | Charlotte count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,787 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 93 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 190 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 979 | 0.95 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,525 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 35,265 | 34.1 | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 4,049 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 25,168 | 24.3 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,048 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Charlotte changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,505 | 30,116 | 96 |
| 2022 | 7,121 | 32,242 | 107 |
| 2023 | 7,110 | 37,595 | 89 |
| 2024 | 7,354 | 37,144 | 107 |
| 2025 | 5,787 | 35,265 | 93 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's own reports.
How does Charlotte compare with North Carolina?
Households in Charlotte have a median income of $82,068 (North Carolina: $72,388). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $385,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,612 a month. About 903,844 people live on 312 square miles of land, roughly 2,901 per square mile. The city lies in Mecklenburg County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Charlotte | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 903,844 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $82,068 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $385,700 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,612 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 51.0% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.5 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Charlotte?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 73 high-hazard dams in Charlotte. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 71 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Franklin Treatment Plant 250 Mg Raw Water Reservoir Dam (59 ft) and University Place Dam (45 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Mecklenburg County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Charlotte?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 26 highway work zones in Charlotte city limits (1 active that day). Listed roads include I-77, I-77 Southbound and I-77 Northbound. 26 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Charlotte?
Federal school lists place 175 public and 50 private schools within Charlotte. 20 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Andrew Jackson State Park and Landsford Canal State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Charlotte
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Charlotte city limits, plus 26 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #379 (Charlotte), Blackstone Shooting Sports (Charlotte), Carolina Firearms & Transfers (Charlotte), Carolina Sporting Arms (Charlotte), Cash America Pawn (Charlotte), Hyatt Coin & Gun Shop INC (Charlotte), Little Hardware Co (Charlotte), Smart Pawn North Carolina LLC (3 in Charlotte) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
24 liquor stores are on the map inside the Charlotte city limits: ABC (2 locations), ABC (2 in Charlotte), ABC Spirits (6 in Charlotte), ABC Store, ABC Store (Matthews), Mecklenburg County Abc Board Warehouse And Mxb #19 (Charlotte), Mecklenburg County ABC Store (Charlotte), Mecklenburg County Abc Store #04 (Charlotte) and 9 more. North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Charlotte city limits: Planned Parenthood - Charlotte Health Center (Charlotte).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Charlotte?
In 2025, Charlotte had 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,787 reported), 69% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 34.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Charlotte?
$82,068 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Charlotte?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $385,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Charlotte?
Mecklenburg County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Huntersville, NC (14 mi) · Concord, NC (17 mi) · Gastonia, NC (20 mi) · Rock Hill, SC (22 mi) · Kannapolis, NC (22 mi) · Mooresville, NC (26 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county page: Mecklenburg County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Charlotte city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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