Living in Elizabeth, Charlotte NC
Elizabeth is a Charlotte area with a QoL median home sales price around $445,698 and ACS median household income near $52,986 (NPA rollup: NPA 6).
Elizabeth wraps Independence Park and anchors the medical corridor toward Atrium Health, mixing early 1900s bungalows with institutional and multifamily edges. The NPAs mapped here sit between Uptown and Myers Park with solid walk scores and QoL prices above the city median. ACS profiles show stable owner-occupancy patterns relative to rail-adjacent neighborhoods. Proximity to hospitals and Central Piedmont Community College shapes daily traffic more than a single retail strip. See adjacent Elizabeth vs Eastover and Plaza Midwood on the map for boundary context.
Based on NPA 6. Colloquial boundaries may differ — see methodology. Also known as: elizabeth charlotte.
- Median home sales price (QoL)
- $445,698
- Median household income (ACS)
- $52,986
Demographics
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to Elizabeth NPAs vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Race shares are percentages of total population.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,986 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 1,452 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied (ACS) | — | — |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 28.7% | 43.2% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 51.8% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12.5% | 16.0% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 6.3% |
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Sources and vintages below.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price (QoL) | $445,698 | $489,824 |
| Median household income (ACS) | $52,986 | $98,184 |
| Median age (ACS) | 37.5 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 1,452 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability index (EPA) | 16.9 | 10.4 |
Amenities & differentiators
QoL normalized proximity scores and EPA walkability for Elizabeth vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Higher QoL proximity scores generally indicate better access.
- Grocery proximity (QoL)
- 46.7(city 37.5)
- Transit proximity (QoL)
- 100.0(city 74.4)
- Tree canopy (QoL)
- 34.8(city 46.7)
- Walkability (EPA)
- 16.9(city 10.4)
FAQ
What is the median home price in Elizabeth, Charlotte NC?
According to Charlotte Quality of Life Explorer home sales data (NPA rollup) as of QoL vintage 2023, Elizabeth has a median home sales price of about $445,698, 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 Elizabeth?
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to the NPA(s) for Elizabeth show a median household income of about $52,986 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte NPA aggregate ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error — treat as directional.
How walkable is Elizabeth?
For Elizabeth, the EPA National Walkability Index is around 16.9 (scale roughly 1–20), EPA vintage 2021. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Elizabeth a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Elizabeth’s QoL median sales price ($445,698) 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 Elizabeth 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 6). 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
Closest on price, income, age, and walkability (excluding nearby)
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-08-29; metric vintages shown above.