Top 10 Reasons Why Charlotte Is The Best Place To Retire For 55+ Active Adults

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TOP TEN REASONS WHY CHARLOTTE IS THE BEST PLACE TO RETIRE FOR 55+ ACTIVE ADULTS
REASON NUMBER 10 - THEATERS, MUSIC AND MUSEUMS
Do you like going to live performances like a Broadway Musical, the Opera or ballet? The Belk Theater, and Knight Theater are two of Charlotte’s most popular destinations for performing arts. Charlotte is home to several museums for art, history and even motorsports. Visit the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place Museum for science and nature exhibits and fans of racing can check out NASCAR Hall of Fame.
REASON NUMBER 9 - SPORTS
If you’re into live sporting events, Charlotte teams include the Carolina Panthers for football, Charlotte Hornets for basketball, Charlotte Checkers for hockey and Charlotte Knights for minor league baseball. The Charlotte Motor Speedway is a major attraction for motor sport lovers.
REASON NUMBER 8 – SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS
Whether you are looking for shopping malls or local trendy boutiques, Charlotte has many to offer from Southpark Mall, Northlake Mall, Carolina Mall to the Charlotte Premium Outlets. You can find supermarkets such as Harris Teeter, Publix and Food Lion in every corner. The Queen City is famous for its Carolina bbq, local breweries and home to a wide range of delicious cuisines from the national chain as well as independent restaurants.
REASON NUMBER 7 – AIRPORT AND TRANSPORTATION
The Charlotte’s Douglas International Airport is a large airport which is currently undergoing a major renovation project. In terms of total flights, it is among the top ten busiest airports in the US. As far as public transportation, the Charlotte Area Transit System known as CATS offers rail and bus mass transit around the area.
REASON NUMBER 6 – PLACES TO GO, OH YES THIS IS MY FAVORITE.
If you love the outdoors and adventure, go to U.S. National Whitewater Center or Carowinds Theme Park. Experience water sport and lifestyle at nearby Lake Norman or Lake Wylie. If you are into arts and culture, take a trip to Uptown’s museums, art galleries and theaters. Are you a golf lover? Don’t worry there are many public and private golf courses in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Laughter is the best medicine, right? I can name at least 6 comedy clubs in Charlotte where you can enjoy humor at its best.
REASON NUMBER 5 – LOW COST OF LIVING
The cost of living in Charlotte is well below the national average. An individual making $45,000 a year can afford to live in a nice one-bedroom apt. renting for around $1,000 per month and still be able to pay for healthcare, groceries, gas, utility cost, clothing, and entertainment. Cost of living in Charlotte is a lot less than living in big cities like New York City and Los Angeles.
REASON NUMBER 4- FRIENDLY PEOPLE
Charlotte is home to approximately 860,000 according to the 2017 Census, with a median age of about 34. Charlotte folks have a warm Southern hospitality - nodding to strangers on the street, saying hello in a grocery store, waving at passing cars in your neighborhood… so be prepared for welcoming greetings from the locals who don't even know your name. That’s how friendly Charlotteans are!
REASON NUMBER 3 – THE WEATHER
The weather in Charlotte is not too hot, not too cold….it is just right. You will not experience the unbearable summers of Arizona or Florida or the brutal winters of Michigan or Minnesota. It snows from time to time, but very infrequently, and usually just a few inches lasting a day or two.
REASON NUMBER 2 – HEALTHCARE
We tend to need more and better healthcare services as we age. Finding a place to live with good healthcare resources is very important and that is why you should visit Charlotte because it is home to several major hospitals. Charlotte’s two biggest – and rival – health systems are Atrium Health and Novant Health. They are pouring millions of dollars into construction projects designed to expand and enhance their services in a fast-growing metro area.
AND REASON NUMBER 1 – REAL ESTATE IS AFFORDABLE
The average price range for a typical 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-car garage in a 55+ community is $325,000 to $375,000. You can get a waterfront home for just over $550,000. These communities offer wonderful amenities such as community pools, clubhouse, pocket parks, pickleball and tennis courts, walking trails, fitness and game centers. Lawn maintenance is included so you don’t have to cut the grass. Check out our website to see homes for sale in different 55+ communities in Charlotte and surrounding areas. You can also find gated and waterfront communities.

Thank you for watching. If you have any questions, please contact me today at 704-975-2429 or visit our website at CharlotteActiveAdults.com.

Albert & Lynn Alvarez, GRI, e-Pro
REALTOR®/Broker
704-957-2232 | 704-975-2429
The Ally Group with eXp Realty