Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Living in Optimist Park
Bikeability
72
Walkability
91
Commute
66
Public Transit
74
Affordability
100
Public Safety
55
Airports
77
Hospitals
53
Colleges
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
+2.4k (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
35%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years45%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black48%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked13%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$256k
Median Home Value
+$72k (2010–19)
36%
Built 2000 or Later
$1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$438 (2010–19)
31%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Optimist Park
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in Optimist Park
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 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 Optimist Park
Inland Flooding57
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Trinity Episcopal School
1 miles, SW
Brookstone Schools
2 miles, SW
Charlotte Leadership Academy
2 miles, NW
Epiphany School of Charlotte
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
2 miles, W
Johnson C Smith University
2 miles, W
Queens University of Charlotte
4 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
2 miles, S
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
3 miles, SW
Atrium Health University City
6 miles, NE
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
8 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
77 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
91 miles, S