Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
Waxhaw, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,492
Population
21,750
Renter Mix
14% Rent
A charming countryside town with Charlotte at arm’s reach
Suburb
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Commuter
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Rural
Waxhaw is a small town positioned roughly twenty miles south of Charlotte Center City and just two miles from the South Carolina state line. While functioning mainly as a suburb of Charlotte, Waxhaw sits just far enough out in the countryside to maintain a distinctive character as a charming rural community, alive with timeless Southern Americana. Residential neighborhoods full of manicured lawns and stately homes make up much of the landscape, with a compact downtown district along North Main and South Main featuring popular cafes, cozy taverns, and unique specialty shops. Renowned for its low crime rate and terrific public schools, Waxhaw is the perfect place for Charlotte-area commuters raising families.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,253
Average: $147,812
Education
8,486
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,468
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waxhaw has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Waxhaw, NC is $1,492 for one bedroom, $1,721 for two bedrooms, and $1,992 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waxhaw has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,492/month
832 Sq Ft
House
$3,195/month
2,442 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waxhaw, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
638 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
638 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,032 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,032 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,344 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,344 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,074 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,074 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,938 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,938 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marvin Efird Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.