Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte

88.3% of Charlotte’s large apartment units are concentrated in just three cities — Charlotte, Mooresville, and Matthews — according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis. This isn’t just about supply; it’s about where growth is happening. The data shows that investment and development are not spreading evenly across the metro, but are being funneled into a few high-potential centers. This clustering is reshaping affordability, transit planning, and long-term value. The implications are clear: the future of Charlotte’s housing market isn’t about expanding outward — it’s about deepening inward. Share of the Market's Large Apartment Stock in Its Top Three Cities, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Charlotte — 46,339 #2 Mooresville — 1,341 #3 Matthews — 1,200 #4 Concord — 1,194 #5 Huntersville — 1,020 #6 Gastonia — 969 #7 Cornelius — 948 #8 Salisbury — 503 #9 Pineville — 501 #10 Indian Trail — 281 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-06-charlotte-concentration-apartment-units-place 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
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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