Charlotte, like any other major city, is made up of a number of neighborhoods and areas. While the Wards of Uptown can be easily demarcated by the streets of Trade and Tryon, many other neighborhoods seem to flow into each other. Learning the different regions and neighborhoods of Charlotte can be somewhat of a daunting task, but the process is certainly a fun one- by diving in and experiencing what each neighborhood has to offer. Here, we’ll lay out each neighborhood and area of Charlotte
Popular Neighborhoods
Charlotte is home to many urban neighborhoods, each with their own eclectic flair and unique personality. Whether you’re in First Ward, Second Ward, Plaza Midwood or the South End, you’re sure to find something fun happening at all times.
Take A Look At Charlotte’s Urban Neighborhoods
North Charlotte
Everything in northeast Charlotte is done on a grand scale. The area is home to Lowe’s Motor Speedway, the largest sports facility in the Southeast and the “Mecca of Motorsports” as NASCAR enthusiasts call it.
Take A Look At North Charlotte
South Charlotte
South Charlotte is one of the city’s most popular and fastest growing areas, and with good reason. When it comes to value and convenient access to Uptown, South Charlotte is hard to top.
Take A Look At South Charlotte
East Charlotte
Diverse neighborhoods and affordable housing, historical landmarks, convenient shopping and room to grow are just some of the appeal of east Charlotte, an area roughly defined by Independence Boulevard at its southern end, The Plaza/Plaza Road Extension at its northern end and Albemarle road, which runs between the two.
West Charlotte
The west and northwest regions of Charlotte encompass urban areas near Uptown and extend west to the Gaston County line, northwest to Mountain Island Lake and north to Lake Norman.
Southwest Charlotte
Over the past decade, the number of households in southwest Charlotte has doubled. And thanks to the new leg of I-485 that recently opened and the rising housing costs in south Charlotte, southwest Charlotte is expected to be one of the primary residential and business growth spots of the future.
Take A Look At Southwest Charlotte
