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Charlotte, North Carolina · ZIP 28215

Charlotte — ZIP 28215

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Charlotte (28215) scores 52/100 — Fair for Charlotte. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $353K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$353K
Median rent$2,016/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$353K

Median Rent

$2,016/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

43,770

Violent Crime

6,034

Property Crime

37,736

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Cato Middle College High School11–13173
95%
Not reported
Lawrence Orr ElementaryPK–05751
52%
40%
Briarwood AcademyPK–05649
50%
33%
Reedy Creek ElementaryPK–05850
44%
38%
J. H. Gunn ElementaryKG–05616
35%
26%
Devonshire ElementaryKG–05550
35%
15%
American Leadership Academy CharlotteKG–07277
32%
32%
Joseph W Grier AcademyPK–05529
31%
32%
Northridge Middle06–081,014
28%
38%
Cochrane Collegiate Academy06–12854
22%
22%
Hickory Grove ElementaryPK–05643
20%
21%
KIPP CharlotteKG–08813
14%
24%
Grove Park Elementary SchoolPK–05740Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

65,789

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28215 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28215 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28215 is approximately $353K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28215 in Charlotte has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.