Living in Third Ward, Charlotte NC
Third Ward is a Charlotte area with a QoL median home sales price around $1,493,043 and ACS median household income near $140,987 (NPA rollup: NPA 4).
Third Ward hosts Bank of America Stadium, the Charlotte Rail Trail, and a growing residential tower cluster west of Tryon. Walk scores rank among Charlotte’s highest; QoL prices reflect luxury high-rise trades. The ward NPA is small — metrics move quickly with a handful of sales. Contrast with First Ward and Wilmore for stadium-adjacent vs bungalow context. QoL home sales prices for Third Ward ($1,493,043) compare to the Charlotte NPA aggregate ($489,824). The EPA walkability index for this NPA union is about 10.8. ACS median household income rolls to roughly $140,987 across NPA 4. Use the interactive Charlotte map to compare adjacent neighborhoods on the same choropleth layer.
Based on NPA 4. Colloquial boundaries may differ — see methodology.
- Median home sales price (QoL)
- $1,493,043
- Median household income (ACS)
- $140,987
Demographics
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to Third Ward NPAs vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Race shares are percentages of total population.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,987 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 42.6 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 1,469 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied (ACS) | — | — |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 85.6% | 43.2% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 6.0% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3.4% | 16.0% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 5.0% | 6.3% |
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Sources and vintages below.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte NPAs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price (QoL) | $1,493,043 | $489,824 |
| Median household income (ACS) | $140,987 | $98,184 |
| Median age (ACS) | 42.6 | 36.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 1,469 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability index (EPA) | 10.8 | 10.4 |
Amenities & differentiators
QoL normalized proximity scores and EPA walkability for Third Ward vs Charlotte NPA aggregate. Higher QoL proximity scores generally indicate better access.
- Grocery proximity (QoL)
- 17.8(city 37.5)
- Transit proximity (QoL)
- 86.6(city 74.4)
- Tree canopy (QoL)
- 59.5(city 46.7)
- Walkability (EPA)
- 10.8(city 10.4)
FAQ
What is the median home price in Third Ward, Charlotte NC?
According to Charlotte Quality of Life Explorer home sales data (NPA rollup) as of QoL vintage 2023, Third Ward has a median home sales price of about $1,493,043, 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 Third Ward?
ACS 5-year estimates rolled to the NPA(s) for Third Ward show a median household income of about $140,987 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte NPA aggregate ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error — treat as directional.
How walkable is Third Ward?
For Third Ward, the EPA National Walkability Index is around 10.8 (scale roughly 1–20), EPA vintage 2021. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Third Ward a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Third Ward’s QoL median sales price ($1,493,043) 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 Third Ward 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 4). 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.