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Waxhaw, North Carolina · ZIP 28173

Waxhaw — ZIP 28173

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Waxhaw (28173) scores 89/100 — Excellent for North Carolina. Safety: Lower 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 $709K.

89OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index83/100
Avg math proficiency76%
Avg reading proficiency72%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index27/100
Typical home value$709K
Median rent$2,433/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

$709K

Median Rent

$2,433/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

2,701

Violent Crime

450

Property Crime

2,251

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union 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
Cuthbertson High09–121,857
94%
85%
Marvin Ridge High09–121,961
93%
91%
Marvin Ridge Middle06–081,277
93%
89%
New Town ElementaryPK–05691
92%
82%
Sandy Ridge ElementaryKG–05528
90%
82%
Rea View ElementaryKG–05629
89%
86%
Marvin ElementaryPK–05666
88%
80%
Cuthbertson Middle06–081,323
82%
79%
Kensington ElementaryKG–05901
80%
75%
Waxhaw ElementaryPK–05615
58%
54%
Western Union ElementaryKG–05539
48%
48%
Monroe Charter AcademyKG–07104
5%
15%

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

63,503

Median Income

$151K

Homeownership

90%

Median Age

41.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28173 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 28173 has a school score of 83/100. 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 28173 is approximately $709K. 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 28173 in Waxhaw has an overall NeighborScore of 89/100. 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.