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List: These Are The Ten Richest Places In North Carolina

By Melanie Day

Let’s face it we may not be New York City but that doesn’t mean there isn’t money in North Carolina. In fact, a few weeks ago we told you about the most expensive homes for sale just in Charlotte. And cha-ching there were some high price tags. But what are the richest places in North Carolina?

HomeSnacks.com set out to find out. Things that they took into account: high-paying jobs, safe cities and neighborhoods, gold star schools, and high-end amenities. Other things considered were unemployment rates, median income, and poverty rates.

List: 10 Richest Places in North Carolina

  • 1. Weddington, NC

    Population: 10,794
    County: Union
    Median Income: $136,891
    Unemployment Rate: 1.9%
    Poverty Rate: 2.1%

  • 2. Marvin, NC

    Population: 6,553
    County: Union
    Median Income: $206,469
    Unemployment Rate: 2.4%
    Poverty Rate: 2.0%

  • 3. Davidson, NC

    Population: 12,735
    County: Mecklenburg
    Median Income: $124,853
    Unemployment Rate: 2.8%
    Poverty Rate: 3.2%

  • 4. Wesley Chapel, NC

    Population: 8,974
    County: Union
    Median Income: $124,760
    Unemployment Rate: 3.1%
    Poverty Rate: 1.0%

  • 5. St. James, NC

    Population: 5,521
    County: Brunswick
    Median Income: $104,850
    Unemployment Rate: 2.5%
    Poverty Rate: 1.7%

  • 6. Oak Ridge, NC

    Population: 6,901
    County: Guilford
    Median Income: $127,578
    Unemployment Rate: 2.3%
    Poverty Rate: 4.3%

  • 7. Waxhaw, NC

    Population: 15,237
    County: Union
    Median Income: $111,642
    Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
    Poverty Rate: 3.3%

  • 8. Stallings,NC

    Population: 15,554
    Median Income: $85,193
    Unemployment Rate: 2.1%
    Poverty Rate: 4.4%

  • 9. Apex, NC

    Population: 51,370
    Median Income: $111,435
    Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
    Poverty Rate: 5.2%

  • 10. Pinehurst

    Population: 16,050
    County: Moore
    Median Income: $82,081
    Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
    Poverty Rate: 4.0%

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