Mecklenburg County is home to some of the finest and most desirable North Carolina real estate available. The county, which covers 546 square miles in southwest North Carolina, is home to the city of Charlotte, the county seat, along with the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville to the north of Charlotte, and Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville to the south and the west. Charlotte makes up the largest part of the county, though parts of the city stretch into other counties. Any way you slice it, Mecklenburg County is the most populous county in the state.

Mecklenburg County resident are fairly affluent, with a median household income just over $50,000. The average age of residents in the county is a young 33, with a fairly even split of men and women. Several communities in the county are very wealthy, with incomes well over the median salary.

If you are looking for a beautifully southern and friendly place to live, Mecklenburg County real estate has a lot to offer. There are residential properties in the county of every possible description. You can choose to live in the most simple and modest of condos to the most lavish of penthouses or mansions, with every price level and style of house or townhome in-between. History buffs and restoration enthusiasts will find plenty of old homes to restore, as well as homes that have already been returned to their former glory. Additionally, new homes and developments are available for the more modern or contemporary flair. Modern and stylish apartment buildings and multi-residential developments are popping up all over Charlotte, and you're sure to find whatever you're looking for in Mecklenburg County real estate.

You'll also enjoy the convenience of an ideal location. The communities of Mecklenburg County are all within 30 miles of Charlotte, and each is a little bit different and offers something unique. For example, there is beautiful lakefront living at Lake Norman in Cornelius, and real estate opportunities of every kind, from rural farm living, to the joy of living in a small town with a strong community, to the urban pleasure of living in the very heart of uptown Charlotte, a city loaded with shopping, recreation and dining. No matter what lifestyle you seek, you can find it when you relocate to Mecklenburg County.

Additionally, Mecklenburg County has no shortage of employment opportunities. The smaller communities of the county have opportunities for business and service, and are known for reasonable rates of taxation and strong support and infrastructure. The well-known city of Charlotte is a thriving and fast growing city, and is home to nine Fortune 500 companies headquarters as well as dozens of other major companies represented in the area. NASCAR is headquartered in Charlotte with most staff and teams located within the county or close by. The University of North Carolina in Charlotte, as well as smaller schools like Davidson College in Cornelius, offer ample choices for academics.

The range of entertainment and recreation activities in Mecklenburg County ensures you'll never run out of fun things to do. Lowe's Motor Speedway, the NFL's Carolina Panthers, NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, WNBA's Charlotte sting and several minor league teams all call Charlotte home. There are golf courses ranging from private exclusive clubs designed by golf greats to reasonable and well maintained public courses. Charlotte also features a world class art museum and a performing arts center which attracts opera, orchestras, plays and music. Fine shopping is available at designer stores such as Louis Vuitton, plus a plethora of giant malls and tiny boutiques for your enjoyment. Charlotte has every description of gourmet and ethnic dining, and the regional cuisine is among the best and most memorable in the country.

For more information about Mecklenburg County real estate and homes for sale, contact the expert Realtors of the Re/Max Premier Team at (704) 714-6670 today.

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