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Union County Real Estate vs. Cabarrus County
Commuting in Charlotte, NC
February 20, 2017
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February 27, 2017Given the recent housing inventory issues in the Charlotte area market, many prospective homebuyers are considering Union County and Cabarrus County as an option for their next home purchase or investment property. If you’re a house hunter faced with the dilemma of choosing between these two areas, we have created a comparative overview in terms of size, median housing prices, property taxes, and school data.
| Comparison | Cabarrus County | Union County |
| Population* | 196,762 | 222,742 |
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Population Growth over five-year period** |
10.4% | 10.6% |
| Land Size (square miles) | 364 | 640 |
| Largest towns/cities | Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis | Monroe, Indian Trail, Mint Hill, Weddington, Waxhaw |
| Public Elementary Schools | 18 | 30 |
| Public Middle Schools | 7 | 10 |
| Public High Schools | 7 | 12 |
| GreatSchools.org Overall School District Rating | 6 | 7 |
| Median House Value*** | $170,600 | $216,800 |
| Annual Property Tax Rate*** | 0.90% | 0.85% |
As you can see from the numbers above, Cabarrus County is smaller in terms of land size and population. If you note the population vs. land size, Cabarrus County has a higher population density. Overall school ratings are similar and both counties have top-rated schools located within their district.
The advanced search feature on our website allows you to search by commute, and our advanced home search feature offers a Neighborhood Analyzer option. If you find a community that interests you in any county, plug the name into the search bar, and the results will deliver an in-depth report that shows the average price of homes for sale vs. homes recently sold, inventory information, and more.
When buying a home in the greater Charlotte area, an experienced Buyer’s Agent can help you gather information on school districts and commute times to help you narrow down your search area.
*Population statistics reported for the year 2015. **Population information provided by Census.gov ***2015 median value provided by www.city-data.com ****Annual property tax rates provided by www.city-data.com Cabarrus School District: http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/ Union County School District: http://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/ GreatSchools.org Cabarrus County GreatSchools.org Union County
Shelly Henderson
Shelly calls herself a “Charlottean” because her family has been there since her elementary school days. She serves as Henderson Properties’ co-founder, along with her husband Phil, managing the day-to-day operations, social media branding and leadership development. Her different life experiences, both positive and challenging, earned the title to her first book Starting From Scratch. Shelly has a servant’s heart and leads her company with purpose and passion. She is mom to two sons who continue as young adults to make her heart swell.