Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks #7 of 15 North Carolina metros on owner occupancy rate — 65.9% — according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data, published October 21, 2026. This is not just a number; it’s a signal of structural resilience. While other markets like Pinehurst-Southern Pines and Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton lead in owner occupancy, Charlotte’s position reflects deep community roots amid rapid growth. The data reveals that supply constraints are not fueling speculation — they’re simply reflecting high demand from people who intend to stay. How does this affect long-term investment strategy in North Carolina’s fastest-growing metro? This insight is drawn directly from the ALEX Intelligence report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-charlotte-standing-owner-share-msa. Owner Occupancy Rate, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Pinehurst-Southern Pines — 76.4% #2 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton — 73.8% #3 Wilmington — 72.1% #4 Asheville — 69.6% #5 Winston-Salem — 69.2% #6 Raleigh-Cary — 66.6% #7 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia — 65.9% #8 Burlington — 65.0% #9 Greensboro-High Point — 63.8% #10 Jacksonville — 63.7% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Algorhythms (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=116199908; Slide 2: TracyAndJohn (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=55059858; Slide 3: Steve Bott from Los Angeles, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54568187; Slide 4: Scott Thompson (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=51390545 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-charlotte-standing-owner-share-msa 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