Living in NoDa, Charlotte NC
NoDa is a Charlotte area with a QoL median home sales price around $481,698 and ACS median household income near $94,926 (NPA rollup: NPA 22).
NoDa — North Davidson — is Charlotte’s best-known arts district, centered on former mill villages along North Davidson Street. The area combines legacy housing stock with newer infill near the Blue Line, which reshaped foot traffic and pricing over the past decade. QoL home sales indicators and walkability scores typically run above the Charlotte NPA aggregate, though block-to-block variation is high. Demographics mix long-term residents with renters drawn to galleries, venues, and transit. This profile rolls up the NPAs mapped to colloquial NoDa; compare with Plaza Midwood and Optimist Park on the interactive map for adjacent context.
Based on NPA 22. Colloquial boundaries may differ — see methodology. Also known as: north davidson, noda charlotte.
- Median home sales price (QoL)
- $481,698
- Median household income (ACS)
- $94,926
Demographics
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to NoDa NPAs vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Race shares are percentages of total population.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,926 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 30.8 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 3,210 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied (ACS) | — | — |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 50.6% | 43.2% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 28.9% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10.2% | 16.0% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.9% | 6.3% |
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Sources and vintages below.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price (QoL) | $481,698 | $489,824 |
| Median household income (ACS) | $94,926 | $98,184 |
| Median age (ACS) | 30.8 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 3,210 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability index (EPA) | 14.3 | 10.4 |
Amenities & differentiators
QoL normalized proximity scores and EPA walkability for NoDa vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Higher QoL proximity scores generally indicate better access.
- Transit proximity (QoL)
- 100.0(city 74.4)
- Tree canopy (QoL)
- 9.6(city 46.7)
- Walkability (EPA)
- 14.3(city 10.4)
FAQ
What is the median home price in NoDa, Charlotte NC?
According to Charlotte Quality of Life Explorer home sales data (NPA rollup) as of QoL vintage 2023, NoDa has a median home sales price of about $481,698, 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 NoDa?
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to the NPA(s) for NoDa show a median household income of about $94,926 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte NPA aggregate ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error — treat as directional.
How walkable is NoDa?
For NoDa, the EPA National Walkability Index is around 14.3 (scale roughly 1–20), EPA vintage 2021. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is NoDa a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. NoDa’s QoL median sales price ($481,698) 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 NoDa 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 22). Profiles may span multiple NPAs; member IDs are listed under sources on this page.
Nearby & similar
Nearby neighborhoods
Shared or touching NPA boundaries
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-08-29; metric vintages shown above.