Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte
2026-11-06
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
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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