Living in South End, Charlotte NC
South End is a Charlotte area with a QoL median home sales price around $579,696 and ACS median household income near $102,521 (NPA rollup: NPA 10, NPA 11, NPA 12).
South End grew from industrial rail sidings into Charlotte’s primary rail-transit neighborhood, with the Blue Line linking Uptown to Lower South End breweries and new mid-rise housing. NPAs here show elevated walk scores and QoL sales prices that often exceed the Charlotte aggregate, though the corridor is narrow. Demographics skew younger and renter-heavy near the line, with older bungalow blocks farther out. Compare with Dilworth and Wilmore for inner-south price context, or open the map’s price layer to see block-level variation inside the NPA union.
Based on NPA 10, NPA 11, NPA 12. Colloquial boundaries may differ — see methodology. Also known as: southend, south end charlotte, loso, lower south end.
- Median home sales price (QoL)
- $579,696
- Median household income (ACS)
- $102,521
Demographics
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to South End NPAs vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Race shares are percentages of total population.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,521 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 34.4 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 8,878 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied (ACS) | — | — |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 53.1% | 43.2% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 15.3% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23.6% | 16.0% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.6% | 6.3% |
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Sources and vintages below.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price (QoL) | $579,696 | $489,824 |
| Median household income (ACS) | $102,521 | $98,184 |
| Median age (ACS) | 34.4 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 8,878 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability index (EPA) | 13.7 | 10.4 |
Amenities & differentiators
QoL normalized proximity scores and EPA walkability for South End vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Higher QoL proximity scores generally indicate better access.
- Grocery proximity (QoL)
- 62.7(city 37.5)
- Transit proximity (QoL)
- 100.0(city 74.4)
- Tree canopy (QoL)
- 38.2(city 46.7)
- Walkability (EPA)
- 13.7(city 10.4)
FAQ
What is the median home price in South End, Charlotte NC?
According to Charlotte Quality of Life Explorer home sales data (NPA rollup) as of QoL vintage 2023, South End has a median home sales price of about $579,696, 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 South End?
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to the NPA(s) for South End show a median household income of about $102,521 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte NPA aggregate ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error — treat as directional.
How walkable is South End?
For South End, the EPA National Walkability Index is around 13.7 (scale roughly 1–20), EPA vintage 2021. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is South End a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. South End’s QoL median sales price ($579,696) 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 South End 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 10). 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.