First Ward, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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First Ward Area Facts

  • First Ward has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • First Ward crime rates are 60% lower than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in First Ward is 17% higher than the Charlotte average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in First Ward? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      First Ward Park
      Thomas Polk Park
      Marshall Park
      John Montgomery Belk Plaza
      Alexander Street Park
      Elizabeth Park
      Fourth Ward Park
      Thompson Park

      Entertainment

      Levine Museum of the New South
      The Light Factory
      North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
      Studio Movie Grill EpiCenter
      Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
      Strike City
      Bank of America Heritage Center
      Discovery Place

      Food & Drink

      1st Ward Beverage Co.
      Fitzgerald's Irish Pub
      Nuvolé Rooftop Twenty Two
      Insomnia Cookies
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Ri Ra
      Firehouse Subs
      Qdoba

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in First Ward? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in First Ward.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      31%

      29% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in First Ward? The cost of living in First Ward is 125/100 - which is 34% higher than North Carolina.
      First Ward
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in First Ward? First Ward crime rates are 1,825, which are 26% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,825 per 100k people

      20% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      20% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in First Ward? The median income in First Ward is $82,589 which is 71% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $82,58949% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $72,567143% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is First Ward a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are First Ward home prices? First Ward home prices are $381,700 - which is 143% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $381,700107% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31739% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does First Ward have good schools? The First Ward graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is First Ward a good place to live? First Ward has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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