Waxhaw, NC

Living in Waxhaw

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 10
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 28
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 25
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Schools 75
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Residents

15k Population +6.5k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
57% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
85% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black10%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household85%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$112k Median Household Income +$42k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home15%

Housing

$329k Median Home Value +$119k (2010–19)
77% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$334 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201318%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waxhaw

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13

Property Crime in Waxhaw

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 1
Feb 44 4 1
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 60 3 0
May 68 3 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waxhaw

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waxhaw, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waxhaw, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Waxhaw, NC

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Winthrop University
17 miles, W
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Wingate University
17 miles, E
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Clinton College
17 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waxhaw, NC

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Atrium Health Union
13 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Waxhaw, NC

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