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Waxhaw, NC

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A charming countryside town with Charlotte at arm’s reach

Suburb Commuter Rural Schools Safe Low Crime Family Friendly

Waxhaw is a small town positioned roughly twenty miles south of Charlotte Center City and just two miles from the South Carolina state line. While functioning mainly as a suburb of Charlotte, Waxhaw sits just far enough out in the countryside to maintain a distinctive character as a charming rural community, alive with timeless Southern Americana. Residential neighborhoods full of manicured lawns and stately homes make up much of the landscape, with a compact downtown district along North Main and South Main featuring popular cafes, cozy taverns, and unique specialty shops. Renowned for its low crime rate and terrific public schools, Waxhaw is the perfect place for Charlotte-area commuters raising families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Waxhaw, NC is $1,391 for one bedroom, $1,755 for two bedrooms, and $1,938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waxhaw has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,391/month
832 Sq Ft
House
$2,648/month
2,457 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Kensington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,032 Students

10
out of 10

Waxhaw Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

638 Students

8
out of 10

Sandy Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

597 Students

8
out of 10

New Town Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

761 Students

7
out of 10

Rea View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

607 Students

7
out of 10

Marvin Ridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,358 Students

10
out of 10

Cuthbertson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,344 Students

7
out of 10

Marvin Ridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,074 Students

10
out of 10

Cuthbertson High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,938 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marvin Efird Park
  • Andrew Jackson State Park
  • Cane Creek Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.