Union County NC Relocation Guide: Five Basic Things to Know
You are considering a move to Union County, Charlotte's southern neighbor and one of the prime relocation destinations in North Carolina. 
Union County has a mild climate, opportunities for rural or suburban lifestyles, and easy access to Charlotte's vibrant downtown, job market and plentiful shopping and entertainment amenities. From 2000 to 2007, Union County North Carolina was one of the fastest growing counties in the country. The county's population grew an estimated 49% from 123,677 residents in 2000 to 184,675 residents in 2007.
Five Things You Should Know About Union County North Carolina
- Union County is a collection of small towns created from a largely agricultural region. Some of these small towns are suburban in nature and filled with new home communities. Others wish to maintain their rural heritage with large lots and farms. Learn more: Small Towns in the Carolinas: Understanding Their Heritage and Population Estimates for Union County Small Towns.
- Union County weather is mild with four seasons. Winter is short and spring is long. Learn more: Moving from the North? What You Need to Know about the Weather.
- Property taxes are among the lowest in the Charlotte region. Learn more: Property Taxes on a $200,000 House in Union County.
- Town boundaries, mailing addresses and school assignment zones can be confusing when searching for homes and neighborhoods in Union County. You need to understand how they overlap before you begin your Union County real estate search. Learn more: Mailing Addresses, Town Boundaries and School Zones and The Basics of Buying a Union County Home.
- Union County schools have a great reputation and many newcomers to the area choose Union County for the public school system. Learn more: Union County Schools: Just How Good Are They? and Four Things to Know about the Union County Schools.
Visit www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com to get a free Union County relocation package and learn more about the small towns of Union County.
About the author: Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors is a veteran agent who has helped people relocate to Union County NC for over twenty years.
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