Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte

🏆 Ranked #1 Housing Vacancy Rate in Charlotte — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Lake Norman of Iredell leads the Charlotte metro with a 13.6% vacancy rate, not due to economic distress, but because of deep-rooted second-home ownership. This isn't a warning sign—it's a signal of long-term stability in a high-income, seasonal market. The U.S. Census counts seasonal homes as vacant by design, so the highest vacancy isn’t a failure—it’s a feature of a mature, resilient market. This data comes directly from the ALEX Intelligence report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-25-charlotte-vacancy-share-place-mkt How do you interpret a 13.6% vacancy rate in your market? Is it a risk—or a reflection of sustainable demand? Housing Vacancy Rate by City in Charlotte Metro (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lake Norman of Iredell <- this market #2 Bessemer City #3 Cherryville #4 Concord #5 Salisbury #6 Statesville #7 Cramerton #8 Westport #9 Pineville #10 Gastonia Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-25-charlotte-vacancy-share-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902