Living in Commonwealth, Charlotte NC
Commonwealth is a Charlotte area with a QoL median home sales price around $338,218 and ACS median household income near $163,235 (NPA rollup: NPA 43).
Commonwealth sits east of Plaza Midwood with early suburban grids and moderate QoL home sales prices relative to Plaza Midwood proper. Walk scores improve toward Central Avenue. Compare with Chantilly and Plaza Midwood for eastside boundaries. QoL home sales prices for Commonwealth ($338,218) compare to the Charlotte NPA aggregate ($489,824). The EPA walkability index for this NPA union is about 9.5. ACS median household income rolls to roughly $163,235 across NPA 43. Use the interactive Charlotte map to compare adjacent neighborhoods on the same choropleth layer.
Based on NPA 43. Colloquial boundaries may differ — see methodology.
- Median home sales price (QoL)
- $338,218
- Median household income (ACS)
- $163,235
Demographics
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to Commonwealth NPAs vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Race shares are percentages of total population.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $163,235 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 1,291 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied (ACS) | — | — |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 68.2% | 43.2% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 7.3% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19.9% | 16.0% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.7% | 6.3% |
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Sources and vintages below.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price (QoL) | $338,218 | $489,824 |
| Median household income (ACS) | $163,235 | $98,184 |
| Median age (ACS) | 38.4 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 1,291 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability index (EPA) | 9.5 | 10.4 |
Amenities & differentiators
QoL normalized proximity scores and EPA walkability for Commonwealth vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Higher QoL proximity scores generally indicate better access.
- Transit proximity (QoL)
- 1.7(city 74.4)
- Tree canopy (QoL)
- 77.2(city 46.7)
- Walkability (EPA)
- 9.5(city 10.4)
FAQ
What is the median home price in Commonwealth, Charlotte NC?
According to Charlotte Quality of Life Explorer home sales data (NPA rollup) as of QoL vintage 2023, Commonwealth has a median home sales price of about $338,218, compared with roughly $489,824 across Charlotte NPAs. Figures are labeled as QoL sales indicators, not an MLS median.
What is the median household income in Commonwealth?
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to the NPA(s) for Commonwealth show a median household income of about $163,235 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte NPA aggregate ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error — treat as directional.
How walkable is Commonwealth?
For Commonwealth, the EPA National Walkability Index is around 9.5 (scale roughly 1–20), EPA vintage 2021. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Commonwealth a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Commonwealth’s QoL median sales price ($338,218) compares to the Charlotte NPA aggregate ($489,824). Use Know Charlotte to compare demographics, walkability, and adjacent neighborhoods — we report public data, not buy/sell advice.
Where is Commonwealth on the Charlotte map?
Open the interactive Charlotte neighborhood map and jump to this area via the explore link on this page (map selection uses NPA id 43). Profiles may span multiple NPAs; member IDs are listed under sources on this page.
Nearby & similar
Nearby neighborhoods
Shared or touching NPA boundaries
Similar housing & demographics
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-08-29; metric vintages shown above.