Charlotte, North Carolina · ZIP 28277

Charlotte — ZIP 28277

Charlotte (28277) scores 64/100 — Fair for Charlotte. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $622K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index85/100

Avg math proficiency81%

Avg reading proficiency74%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100

Typical home value$622K

Median rent$2,030/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

$622K

Median Rent

$2,030/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
Providence Spring Elementary	KG–05	586	93%	87%
Ardrey Kell High School	09–12	3,036	90%	87%
Jay M. Robinson Middle	06–08	1,333	89%	77%
Hawk Ridge Elementary	PK–05	640	89%	80%
Polo Ridge Elementary	PK–05	634	88%	81%
Rea Farms STEAM Academy	KG–08	1,098	84%	77%
Elon Park Elementary	KG–05	732	84%	75%
Community House Middle	06–08	1,425	81%	79%
Ballantyne Elementary	KG–05	745	80%	66%
South Charlotte Middle	06–08	770	71%	66%
Endhaven Elementary	PK–05	790	61%	59%
McAlpine Elementary	PK–05	535	61%	51%

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.

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Demographics

Population

72,375

Median Income

$129K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

39.8 yrs

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

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Guides Featuring ZIP 28277

City ComparisonsAugust 10, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Raleigh vs. Charlotte: Which NC Metro Scores Higher? (2026)

Raleigh's ZIP codes average a 63/100 NeighborScore composite versus Charlotte's 53 — a gap driven by crime score, not schools. See the full breakdown of North Carolina's two largest metros, ZIP by ZIP.

Neighborhood GuidesJuly 23, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Charlotte’s Best Family Neighborhoods, Ranked by NeighborScore

Charlotte’s top family ZIP code, 28277 in Ballantyne, rates 62 out of 100 with an 82 school score — while every Charlotte ZIP shares the same countywide crime score. See what really separates these neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28277 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 28277 has a school score of 85/100. 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 28277 is approximately $622K. 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 28277 in Charlotte has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. 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.