Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ranks #2 of 15 North Carolina metros on 12-month growth in the metropolitan labour force, according to ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of September 2026 BLS data. This 0.2% increase, while modest, underscores a resilient local economy that continues to attract and retain workers—driving sustained demand in the housing market. How does labor force growth in Charlotte compare to other North Carolina metros? The full data is available at https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-09-charlotte-lab-bls-labor-force-growth-12m-msa. This is not a national ranking—this is a local benchmark, grounded in North Carolina’s own metro and state peer sets. What does this mean for investment, pricing, and development strategy in the Charlotte metro today? Let’s discuss. 12-month growth in the metropolitan labour force (September 2026), top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2026) #1 Raleigh-Cary, NC — 0.5% #2 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC — 0.2% #3 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC — -0.6% #4 Rocky Mount, NC — -0.6% #5 Wilmington, NC — -0.7% #6 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC — -0.8% #7 Greensboro-High Point, NC — -1.1% #8 Burlington, NC — -1.1% #9 Winston-Salem, NC — -1.2% #10 Asheville, NC — -1.5% Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-09-charlotte-lab-bls-labor-force-growth-12m-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