Living in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte NC
Plaza Midwood is a Charlotte area with a QoL median home sales price around $440,032 and ACS median household income near $132,136 (NPA rollup: NPA 24, NPA 25).
Plaza Midwood blends early Charlotte streetcar suburbs with a dense Central Avenue corridor of restaurants, vintage retail, and infill apartments. The named area covers multiple NPAs east of Uptown with strong walkability and above-average QoL home sales prices compared with the city rollup. ACS data show a mix of incomes and ages — not a single demographic monoculture. Families, young professionals, and long-term owners coexist on side streets while the avenue carries most commercial energy. Check adjacent NoDa, Elizabeth, and Windsor Park profiles for price and income contrast.
Based on NPA 24, NPA 25. Colloquial boundaries may differ — see methodology. Also known as: plaza midwood charlotte, midwood.
- Median home sales price (QoL)
- $440,032
- Median household income (ACS)
- $132,136
Demographics
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to Plaza Midwood NPAs vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Race shares are percentages of total population.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,136 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 44.0 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 3,645 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied (ACS) | — | — |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 71.9% | 43.2% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 4.8% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12.3% | 16.0% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 6.8% | 6.3% |
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Sources and vintages below.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price (QoL) | $440,032 | $489,824 |
| Median household income (ACS) | $132,136 | $98,184 |
| Median age (ACS) | 44.0 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 3,645 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability index (EPA) | 12.5 | 10.4 |
Amenities & differentiators
QoL normalized proximity scores and EPA walkability for Plaza Midwood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Higher QoL proximity scores generally indicate better access.
- Grocery proximity (QoL)
- 30.2(city 37.5)
- Transit proximity (QoL)
- 54.1(city 74.4)
- Tree canopy (QoL)
- 55.6(city 46.7)
- Walkability (EPA)
- 12.5(city 10.4)
FAQ
What is the median home price in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte NC?
According to Charlotte Quality of Life Explorer home sales data (NPA rollup) as of QoL vintage 2023, Plaza Midwood has a median home sales price of about $440,032, 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 Plaza Midwood?
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to the NPA(s) for Plaza Midwood show a median household income of about $132,136 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte NPA aggregate ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error — treat as directional.
How walkable is Plaza Midwood?
For Plaza Midwood, the EPA National Walkability Index is around 12.5 (scale roughly 1–20), EPA vintage 2021. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Plaza Midwood a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Plaza Midwood’s QoL median sales price ($440,032) 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 Plaza Midwood 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 24). Profiles may span multiple NPAs; member IDs are listed under sources on this page.
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-08-29; metric vintages shown above.