Charlotte Named One Of The Most Diverse Cities in the US Here’s Why
This country is made up of people of all colors, nationalities and religions, but some cities represent the diversity of America more than others and a new report reveals which…
This country is made up of people of all colors, nationalities and religions, but some cities represent the diversity of America more than others and a new report reveals which ones those are. WalletHub has just come out with their annual list of the Most Diverse Cities in the U.S. and Charlotte ranked #9!
How Did They Come Up With The Top 10 Most Diverse?
- They ranked 501 of the biggest cities in the country on 13 metrics in five main categories of diversity: Socioeconomic, Cultural, Economic, Household and Religious.
- The top three cities for diversity are all in Maryland, Gaithersburg comes in first, with Silver Spring in second, followed by Germantown.
- Gaithersburg is number one for Cultural Diversity, while Durham, North Carolina, is tops for Socioeconomic Diversity, and Badger, Arkansas, is first for Economic Diversity.
- Number one for Household Diversity is Martinsburg, West Virginia, and St. Louis, Missouri, is first for Religious Diversity.
- On the flip side, Brattleboro, Vermont, lands at the bottom of the list, making it the least diverse city.
Charlotte's Rank In The Top 10
Charlotte scored 71.75% ranking 9th over all. We also ranked 75th in Cultural Diversity, 368th in Economic Diversity, 245th Household Diversity and 17th in Religious Diversity.
The Top 10 Most Diverse Cities in the U.S.
(Check out the complete list here)
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Germantown, Maryland
- Houston, Texas
- Arlington, Texas
- New York, New York
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Dallas, Texas
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Danbury, Connecticut
These North Carolina Cities Are The Best For Buying Starter Homes
It's the American Dream to buy a home. For many people, a starter home is the way they first accomplish this goal. And we've got all the info you need if you're looking at starter homes in North Carolina. The Oxford Dictionary defines a starter home as "a relatively small, economical house or condominium that meets the requirements of young people buying their first home".
Starter Homes In North Carolina
Owning a home has a number of benefits including a permanent living space, roots, the opportunity to build equity, and financial security. But that dream is getting harder and harder to achieve for a number of people. Prices have skyrocketed and finding affordable starter homes in North Carolina and beyond can be a struggle.
Especially when there is low inventory which is common in markets across the country. Researchers at ConstructionCoverage.com determined the best US Cities to Buy A Starter Home. To do this they looked at 330 metro areas across the United States. They calculated and assigned each city a composite score.
This score was based on the percentage of homes with three or fewer bedrooms, the monthly starter-size home mortgage payment as a percentage of median renter income, the median sale price of homes with three or fewer bedrooms, the supply of homes, and the homeownership rate for under-35 householders.
Overall North Carolina ranked in the bottom half of states qualifying as one of the worst though just by a hair. It ranked 26th out of the 50 states. In contrast, South Carolina ranked 17th.
When it comes to cities they were ranked overall as well as separated by size- large, midsize, and small metro areas. Keep reading to see how each of the NC/SC cities scored in each of these categories. Or you can view the full study here.
Large Cities
Kruck20/Getty Images Royalty Free30. Charlotte, NC
45. Raleigh, NC
Neither major city in North Carolina faired particularly well. Charlotte did rank a little higher than Raleigh which I would guess would have been reversed. Only 55 large metros were ranked however so both cities are among the worst. Great news, not!
Midsize Cities
Jeff Yount/Getty Images Royalty Free9. Hickory, NC
18. Myrtle Beach, SC
23. Winston-Salem, NC
28. Greensboro, NC
31. Asheville, NC
32. Fayetteville, NC
42. Greenville, SC
69. Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
72. Charleston, SC
If you're looking to purchase a starter home in North Carolina then the midsize cities are your best bet. Cities like Hickory, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem are where you'll fair the best. The worst midsize cities are Durham/Chapel Hill and Charleston.
Small Cities
Darwin Brandis/Getty Images Royalty Free20. Rocky Mount, NC
23. New Bern, NC
37. Sumter, SC
47. Goldsboro, NC
48. Spartanburg, SC
80. Florence, SC
81. Burlington, NC
118. Jacksonville, FL
121. Greenville, SC
154. Hilton, Head, SC
159. Wilmington, SC
There is a lot of variation in the small cities, the more desirable waterfront locations are going to cost you more than smaller towns. But if you are willing to forgo city life these places can be a great place to put down roots.
