We’ve long known that Charlotte is one of the nation’s top places to live, and there are several ranking organizations that agree with us – when it comes to liveability, Charlotte can’t be beat. In fact, Charlotte has made its way onto yet another Liveability.com Top 10 Cities list, this time for being one of the best cities in which to keep your new year’s resolutions.
Here’s why!
Volunteerism
“Charlotte was the only southern city to appear on Forbes.com’s list of the Top Cities for Volunteering,” notes Liveability, and doing for others brings joy to the doer and the receiver. Over 30% of Charlotte residents are engaged in some form of annual volunteer work.
Education
Charlotte is a smart city – “Nearly 40 percent of people 25 and over have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The University of North Carolina-Charlotte is located here, as well as 18 other colleges, opening the door to those who are looking to go back to school or study a new subject,” cites Liveability.
Happiness
It’s difficult to rank overall well-being among a city’s residents, but that’s exactly what the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index tries to do. According to the index, “The majority of residents in Charlotte, NC, share a sense of optimism that their health and lives will improve.”
Cost of Living and Finances
To be an urban hub, Charlotte boasts a relatively low cost of living – so if saving money was one of your resolutions, Charlotte can help. Also, Charlotte houses numerous financial institutions and banking headquarters, including Bank of America.
Population growth – which has remained relatively steady despite the rocky economy – and employment opportunities are additional factors that draw people to Charlotte, making it a great place to live.
If you’re interested in moving to Charlotte to take advantage of its diverse city offerings, schedule a tour with an experienced Charlotte real estate agent. There’s no one better to show you the ins and outs of one of the best places in the nation to live. Give Realtor Katie Gray a call at 704.560.9699.


