Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte

Charlotte’s seasonal housing market is overwhelmingly concentrated in just three cities—Charlotte, Concord, and Cornelius—where 60.6% of all seasonal homes are located. This clustering signals a fundamental shift in second-home investment, with buyers prioritizing urban density, connectivity, and access over rural isolation. The data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey, reveals a deepening urban divide in secondary housing. This isn’t just about where people want to live—it’s about where they believe value and lifestyle are concentrated. How does this concentration affect affordability and opportunity in the broader Charlotte metro? What does it mean for cities like Matthews, Huntersville, and Gastonia that are left behind? The full analysis is available here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-charlotte-concentration-seasonal-homes-place Share of the Market's Seasonal Homes in Its Top Three Cities, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Charlotte — 1,678 #2 Concord — 630 #3 Cornelius — 494 #4 Lake Norman of Iredell — 483 #5 Mooresville — 363 #6 Matthews — 151 #7 Westport — 148 #8 Harrisburg — 106 #9 Gastonia — 104 #10 Huntersville — 92 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-charlotte-concentration-seasonal-homes-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