List: These Are The Ten Richest Places In North Carolina
Let’s face it we may not be New York City but that doesn’t mean there isn’t money in North Carolina. In fact, a few weeks ago we told you about…
Let's face it we may not be New York City but that doesn't mean there isn't money in North Carolina. In fact, a few weeks ago we told you about the most expensive homes for sale just in Charlotte. And cha-ching there were some high price tags. But what are the richest places in North Carolina?
HomeSnacks.com set out to find out. Things that they took into account: high-paying jobs, safe cities and neighborhoods, gold star schools, and high-end amenities. Other things considered were unemployment rates, median income, and poverty rates.
List: 10 Richest Places in North Carolina
1. Weddington, NC
Population: 10,794
County: Union
Median Income: $136,891
Unemployment Rate: 1.9%
Poverty Rate: 2.1%
2. Marvin, NC
Population: 6,553
County: Union
Median Income: $206,469
Unemployment Rate: 2.4%
Poverty Rate: 2.0%
3. Davidson, NC
Population: 12,735
County: Mecklenburg
Median Income: $124,853
Unemployment Rate: 2.8%
Poverty Rate: 3.2%
4. Wesley Chapel, NC
Population: 8,974
County: Union
Median Income: $124,760
Unemployment Rate: 3.1%
Poverty Rate: 1.0%
5. St. James, NC
Population: 5,521
County: Brunswick
Median Income: $104,850
Unemployment Rate: 2.5%
Poverty Rate: 1.7%
6. Oak Ridge, NC
Population: 6,901
County: Guilford
Median Income: $127,578
Unemployment Rate: 2.3%
Poverty Rate: 4.3%
7. Waxhaw, NC
Population: 15,237
County: Union
Median Income: $111,642
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Poverty Rate: 3.3%
8. Stallings,NC
Population: 15,554
Median Income: $85,193
Unemployment Rate: 2.1%
Poverty Rate: 4.4%
9. Apex, NC
Population: 51,370
Median Income: $111,435
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Poverty Rate: 5.2%
10. Pinehurst
Population: 16,050
County: Moore
Median Income: $82,081
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Poverty Rate: 4.0%
