We all know and love Charlotte! But have you ever thought about what other areas are great to live within North Carolina? From living near the mountains to living near the beaches, North Carolina has tons to offer. Niche has released their annual Best Places to Live rankings and of course, we had to take a look into North Carolina. According to Niche, the rankings provide a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area. They take into consideration factors such as the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, and more.
Of course, I went ahead and compiled the list to provide you with all the info you need. Whether you are thinking about moving, vacationing, or just want to know the information. Notice the best parts of Charlotte and see if your neighborhood made the list!
TOP 50 “BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN NORTH CAROLINA
50. Oak Ridge
Living in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a suburb of Greensboro with a population of 6,901. Oak Ridge is in Guilford County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Oak Ridge offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.
49. Oxford Hunt
Living in Oxford Hunt
Oxford Hunt is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 5,164. Oxford Hunt is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Oxford Hunt offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes.
48. Highland Creek
Living in Highland Creek
Highland Creek is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 29,366. Highland Creek is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Highland Creek offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
47. Raleigh
Living in Raleigh
Raleigh is a city in North Carolina with a population of 464,485. Raleigh is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Raleigh offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Raleigh there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
46. Wesley Heights
Living in Wesley Heights
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45. Montibello
Living in Montibello
Montibello is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 5,170. Montibello is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Montibello offers residents a sparse urban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Montibello tend to lean conservative.
44. Cornelius
Living in Cornelius
Cornelius is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 29,256. Cornelius is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Cornelius offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cornelius there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
43. Clemmons
Living in Clemmons
Clemmons is a suburb of Winston-Salem with a population of 20,313. Clemmons is in Forsyth County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Clemmons offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clemmons there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
42. Holly Springs
Living in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 34,874. Holly Springs is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Holly Springs offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
41. Olde Providence North
Living in Olde Providence North
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40. Myers Park
Living in Myers Park
Myers Park is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 13,436. Myers Park is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Myers Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
39. Wessex Square
Living in Wessex Square
Wessex Square is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 6,851. Wessex Square is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Wessex Square offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
38. Whiteoak
Living in Whiteoak
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37. Sedgefield
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36. Plaza Midwood
Living in Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 4,787. Plaza Midwood is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Plaza Midwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
35. Weddington
Living in Weddington
Weddington is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 10,794. Weddington is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Weddington offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Weddington tend to be conservative.
34. Quail Hollow
Living in Quail Hollow
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33. Touchstone Village/Elm Lane
Living in Touchstone Village/Elm Lane
Touchstone Village/Elm Lane is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 2,394. Touchstone Village/Elm Lane is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Touchstone Village/Elm Lane offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes.
32. Provincetowne
Living in Provincetowne
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31. Elizabeth
Living in Elizabeth
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30. Colonial Village
Living in Colonial Village
Colonial Village is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 1,030. Colonial Village is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Colonial Village offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
29. Sardis Woods
Living in Sardis Woods
Sardis Woods is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 7,337. Sardis Woods is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Sardis Woods offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
28. Governor's Square
Living in Governor's Square
Governor's Square is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 1,885. Governor's Square is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Governor's Square offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
27. Providence Plantation
Living in Providence Plantation
Providence Plantation is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 11,976. Providence Plantation is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Providence Plantation offers residents a sparse urban feel and most residents own their homes.
26. Chantilly
Living in Chantilly
Chantilly is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 1,667. Chantilly is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Chantilly offers residents a sparse urban feel and most residents own their homes.
25. Cherry
Living in Cherry
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24. Piper Glen Estates
Living in Piper Glen Estates
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23. Freedom Park
Living in Freedom Park
Freedom Park is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 3,635. Freedom Park is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Freedom Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
22. Hembstead
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21. First Ward
Living in First Ward
First Ward is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 3,045. First Ward is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in First Ward offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.
20. University City North
Living in University City North
University City North is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 8,186. University City North is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in University City North offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.
19. Marvin
Living in Marvin
Marvin is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 6,553. Marvin is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Marvin offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Marvin and residents tend to lean conservative.
18. Park Crossing
Living in Park Crossing
Park Crossing is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 4,769. Park Crossing is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Park Crossing offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
17. Olde Providence South
Living in Olde Providence South
Olde Providence South is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 5,054. Olde Providence South is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Olde Providence South offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
16. Ashbrook/Clawson Village
Living in Ashbrook/Clawson Village
Ashbrook/Clawson Village is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 3,533. Ashbrook/Clawson Village is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Ashbrook/Clawson Village offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
15. Providence Crossing
Living in Providence Crossing
Providence Crossing is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 11,903. Providence Crossing is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Providence Crossing offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
14. Carrboro
Living in Carrboro
Carrboro is a suburb of Durham with a population of 21,230. Carrboro is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Carrboro offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Carrboro there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
13. Sharon Woods
Living in Sharon Woods
Sharon Woods is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 4,788. Sharon Woods is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Sharon Woods offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
12. Commonwealth
Living in Commonwealth
Commonwealth is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 1,324. Commonwealth is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Commonwealth offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes.
11. Third Ward
Living in Third Ward
Third Ward is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 3,651. Third Ward is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Third Ward offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.
10. Uptown
Living in Uptown
Uptown is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 8,928. Uptown is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Uptown offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.
9. Davidson
Living in Davidson
Davidson is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 12,735. Davidson is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Davidson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Davidson there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
8. Ballantyne West
Living in Ballantyne West
Ballantyne West is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 19,336. Ballantyne West is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Ballantyne West offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
7. Apex
Living in Apex
Apex is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 51,370. Apex is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Apex offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Apex there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
6. Ballantyne East
Living in Ballantyne East
Ballantyne East is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 9,099. Ballantyne East is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Ballantyne East offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.
5. Chapel Hill
Living in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a town in North Carolina with a population of 60,998. Chapel Hill is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Chapel Hill offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.
4. Dilworth
Living in Dilworth
Dilworth is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 10,109. Dilworth is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Dilworth offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.
3. Fourth Ward
Living in Fourth Ward
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2. Cary
Living in Cary
Cary is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 166,268. Cary is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Cary offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cary there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
1. Morrisville
Living in Morrisville
Morrisville is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 26,280. Morrisville is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Morrisville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Morrisville there are a lot of parks.