with unexpected amenities for foodies, scholars, art lovers and historians and lies adjacent to Lake Norman which is 20 miles north of Charlotte. The prestigious Davidson College was founded here in 1837 and the city screams college town. On Main Street, you’ll find scholars and locals scanning the aisles at longtime literary staple Main Street Books. Down the block, foodies fall in line to visit Kindred, led by 2016 and 2017 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist Joe Kindred and his wife, Katy.
Vibe:
Irresistible, Charming, Scholarly
Average Income
$131,144
Median Age
36
Median Home Price
$585,000
Price/Sqft
$243
Days on Market
34
Nearby Schools
Statewide Ranking
90% Davidson Elementary School Grades: K-5 Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
97% Bailey Middle School Grades: 6-8 Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
96% William Amos Hough High School Grades: 9-12 Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1