Living in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waxhaw · Census data 2020–2024
Waxhaw has 22,275 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $131,894 (82% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $549,400, the median rent is $1,840/month.
Waxhaw at a glance
- Population
- 22,275
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $131,894State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $549,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,840/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Waxhaw a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Waxhaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waxhaw the median home value is $549,400, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,840 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,351 a month in housing costs.
Waxhaw median household income
The median household income in Waxhaw is $131,894 and the income per person is $48,910. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Waxhaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,084
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 3.26
Waxhaw demographics
- Population
- 22,275
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 6,815
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waxhaw ›
Education in Waxhaw
55% of adults 25 and older in Waxhaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waxhaw
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Waxhaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw | 22,275 | $131,894 | $549,400 | $1,840 |
| Mineral Springs | 3,314 | $91,500 | $389,900 | $1,340 |
| JAARS | 715 | $65,777 | $9,999 | — |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | $132,188 | $535,500 | $3,191 |
| Weddington | 13,805 | $190,766 | $824,100 | $1,927 |
| Marvin | 6,692 | $250,001 | $906,000 | — |
| Van Wyck | 951 | $38,250 | $279,200 | $850 |
| Unity | 244 | $48,194 | $193,100 | — |
| Indian Trail | 42,036 | $108,483 | $385,000 | $2,077 |
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What is the median household income in Waxhaw, NC?
The median household income in Waxhaw is $131,894, 82% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waxhaw?
The median home value in Waxhaw is $549,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Waxhaw?
The median gross rent in Waxhaw is $1,840 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Waxhaw, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Waxhaw?
The median age in Waxhaw is 36.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Waxhaw?
The average commute to work in Waxhaw is 32 minutes; 27.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waxhaw?
The unemployment rate in Waxhaw is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waxhaw?
55% of adults in Waxhaw have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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