Living in Providence, Charlotte NC (2026)
A south Charlotte corridor of larger lots and master-planned streets oriented to I-485 and Ballantyne jobs more than center-city rail.
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Providence follows the Providence Road corridor with a mix of 1970s subdivisions and infill toward SouthPark. QoL home sales prices and ACS incomes typically exceed the city aggregate. Walk scores are pocketed near retail nodes. Contrast with Sharon Amity and Myers Park. QoL home sales prices for Providence ($402,286) compare to Charlotte citywide ($489,824). The EPA walkability index for this neighborhood is about 10.7. ACS median household income rolls to roughly $125,646 across planning area 205, planning area 352, planning area 222, planning area 206. Know Charlotte summarizes public ACS, City of Charlotte quality-of-life, and housing indicators for Providence so you can compare it with nearby neighborhoods on the same map layers. Open the interactive Charlotte map to pan the boundary, switch choropleths, and jump to adjacent spokes without leaving the same data vintage. Figures are neighborhood rollups of planning-area statistics—not a listing service—and should be checked against the methodology page and source vintages before making a move decision.
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte citywide. Walkability is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price | $402,286 | $489,824 |
| Median household income | $125,646 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 39.2 | 36.4 |
| Population | 5,539 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability (EPA) | 10.7Typical | 10.4Typical |
Demographics
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Providence vs Charlotte citywide. ACS is an ongoing Census survey; the 5-year product pools recent responses so smaller neighborhoods have more stable estimates than a single year.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,646 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 39.2 | 36.4 |
| Population | 5,539 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied | 67.8% | 57.2% |
Amenities
City of Charlotte proximity scores, EPA walkability, and city crime rates for Providence vs Charlotte citywide. Each figure is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas (configurable in admin). Crime rates are reported-incident indicators, not a safe/unsafe verdict. Read how to read Charlotte crime rates and methodology.
- Grocery proximity
- 22.7Typical
Charlotte 37.5Typical
- Transit proximity
- 85.2Typical
Charlotte 74.4Typical
- Tree canopy
- 65.2Typical
Charlotte 46.7Typical
- Walkability
- 10.7Typical
Charlotte 10.4Typical
- Violent crime rate
- 0.2Strong
Charlotte 4.4Typical
- Property crime rate
- 7.0Strong
Charlotte 32.9Typical
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Research Providence by goal
Match lifestyle, budget, or hazard questions to Charlotte-wide guides, then return to this profile for local tables and map deep links.
Nearby schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) campuses near Providence. Exact assignment depends on your address. Verify with the CMS school locator and NC DPI report cards for ratings. We list names and levels only.
Elementary
- Elizabeth Lane1.2 mi
- Olde Providence1.8 mi
- Lansdowne2.1 mi
Middle
- Carmel2.3 mi
- South Charlotte2.5 mi
High
- Providence0.4 mi
FAQ
What is the median home price in Providence, Charlotte NC?
According to City of Charlotte home sales data as of 2023, Providence has a median home sales price of about $402,286, compared with roughly $489,824 Charlotte citywide. Figures are city sales indicators, not an MLS median.
What is the median household income in Providence?
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Providence show a median household income of about $125,646 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte citywide ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error; treat as directional.
How walkable is Providence?
For Providence, the EPA National Walkability Index is 10.7 on a 1–20 scale (Orange: Typical among Charlotte planning areas), EPA vintage 2021. Walkability: Orange (Typical) vs Charlotte NPAs — higher scores rank better. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Providence a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Providence’s median sales price ($402,286) compares to the Charlotte citywide figure ($489,824). Use Know Charlotte to compare demographics, walkability, and adjacent neighborhoods; we report public data, not buy/sell advice.
Where is Providence 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 planning area 205; see methodology for how named neighborhoods relate to official planning boundaries.
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-09-05.