First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Living in First Ward
Bikeability
79
Walkability
96
Commute
76
Public Transit
77
Affordability
100
Public Safety
63
Airports
77
Hospitals
53
Colleges
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
60
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
+2.2k (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
27%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black40%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household27%
Householder living alone56%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van64%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked22%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$346k
Median Home Value
+$51k (2010–19)
43%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$472 (2010–19)
18%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity86%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in First Ward
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in First Ward
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in First Ward
Inland Flooding57
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Trinity Episcopal School
0 miles, SE
Brookstone Schools
1 miles, SW
Epiphany School of Charlotte
1 miles, SW
Charlotte Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
1 miles, NW
Johnson C Smith University
2 miles, NW
Queens University of Charlotte
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
1 miles, S
Atrium Health University City
7 miles, NE
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
7 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
79 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
82 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
90 miles, S