Living in Weddington, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weddington · Census data 2020–2024
Weddington has 13,805 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $190,766 (164% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $824,100, the median rent is $1,927/month.
Weddington at a glance
- Population
- 13,805
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $190,766State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $824,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,927/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Weddington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 164% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 185% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Weddington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weddington the median home value is $824,100, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,927 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,364 a month in housing costs.
Weddington median household income
The median household income in Weddington is $190,766 and the income per person is $83,398. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Weddington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,583
- Owner-occupied
- 95.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.13
Weddington demographics
- Population
- 13,805
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 4,417
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weddington ›
Education in Weddington
68% of adults 25 and older in Weddington have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weddington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Weddington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weddington | 13,805 | $190,766 | $824,100 | $1,927 |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | $132,188 | $535,500 | $3,191 |
| Marvin | 6,692 | $250,001 | $906,000 | — |
| Indian Trail | 42,036 | $108,483 | $385,000 | $2,077 |
| Waxhaw | 22,275 | $131,894 | $549,400 | $1,840 |
| Mineral Springs | 3,314 | $91,500 | $389,900 | $1,340 |
| Matthews | 30,577 | $108,611 | $445,100 | $1,764 |
| Lake Park | 3,431 | $66,411 | $334,500 | $2,040 |
| Stallings | 16,886 | $115,974 | $428,000 | $1,882 |
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What is the median household income in Weddington, NC?
The median household income in Weddington is $190,766, 164% 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 Weddington?
The median home value in Weddington is $824,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Weddington?
The median gross rent in Weddington is $1,927 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Weddington, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 164% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 185% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Weddington?
The median age in Weddington is 43.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Weddington?
The average commute to work in Weddington is 28 minutes; 30.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weddington?
The unemployment rate in Weddington is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weddington?
68% of adults in Weddington 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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