Charlotte NC Relocation Still Tops in the Country
Charlotte NC is still a top relocation destination in the country according to two new studies. Each of these studies looked at Charlotte NC relocation from a different perspective. Forbes.com used 2008 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine which metropolitan areas over one million in population had grown the most from 2007 to 2008. 
In this study, Charlotte grew 3.36%, ranking third behind Raleigh NC and Austin TX. Charlotte's growth slowed from the previous year when it grew by 4.2%. Forbes.com concluded that diverse business opportunities, great weather and affordable housing were reasons that Charlotte and others ranked high on their list.
Charlotte NC relocation landed a number three slot on Relocation.com's 2008 list of 20 Best Cities for a Fresh Start. Relocation.com is an online resource for moving resources and services. Charlotte NC was a popular destination when Relocation.com compared quotes for moving to and out of the nation's cities. For every 100 quotes for moving out of Charlotte, the online site got 180 requests for moves into the area. The 20 Best Cities List was created by looking at economic growth and housing affordability as well as a city's ranking on moving quote requests. Two Texas cities topped Charlotte on the list: Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth.
These studies only confirm what those of us who live, work and play in the Charlotte NC region already know. Charlotte is a wonderful, friendly mid-sized American city with a great climate, easy access to the mountains or the beaches, and a variety of beautiful neighborhoods with relatively affordable housing. The city has two professional sports teams, a number of museums and other cultural activities, and our own small lakes for boating and water recreation. It also is the headquarters city for a number of Fortune 500 companies and has a regional airport hub.
Any article about Charlotte NC relocation should include information about Charlotte's small towns. Some of the best are in the southern part of the region. They include Matthews NC and Mint Hill NC, immediately adjacent to Charlotte and the small towns of Union County a bit further south. Indian Trail NC in Union County itself has been included on several best small town lists.
Learn more about Charlotte NC area relocation.
Indian Trail NC Voted Best for Relocation
Union County NC Relocation Guide
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Visit www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com to learn more about Charlotte North Carolina's best small towns.
About the author: Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors at 704-814-6242 has been helping newcomers relocate to Charlotte's towns and neighborhoods for over twenty years.
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *Charlotte NC Relocation Still Tops in the Country*