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Waxhaw, North Carolina
Fast-Growing Waxhaw is Outside of Charlotte and Features a Cute Downtown, Fun Shopping and Nearby Recreation Areas
Waxhaw is three miles from the South Carolina border and about 30 miles from Charlotte in hilly, wooded southwestern North Carolina. It is named for a Native American tribe and started out in the mid-1700s as a cotton mill town.
Today, Waxhaw maintains its small town appeal but has grown 50% within the last decade primarily because Charlotte residents have discovered its cute, red brick downtown, plentiful antique shops, attractive residences and very good restaurants. Railroad tracks, a reminder of Waxhaw's roots, run along the downtown and are the focal point for festivals that include Jammin' by the Tracks and the Grill'n & Chillin' BBQ Cook-Off. The Museum of the Waxhaws includes an herb garden, replica Waxhaw dwellings, and a homestead. It is also one of the Storefront Theatre's favorite venues. The Waxhaw Farmers' Market is open from April through December. Shopping venues include a Kohls department store, a Harris Teeter grocery store, a Walgreen's and other national retailers.
New and near new subdivisions, some carved out of the forest, are populated with brick contemporaries and plantation styles. Nearby recreation areas include Andrew Jackson State Park and Cane Creek Park, which has a lake for sailing and fishing. Largemouth bass and blue gill populate its waters.
Population: 24,000 (city proper)
Age 45 or Better: 31%
Cost of Living: 65% above the national average
Median Home Price: $740,000
Climate: This area has humid summers with temperatures in 80s and 90s and mild winters with temperatures in 40s, 50s and 60s. On average, it receives 55 inches of rain and a dusting of snow per year.
At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients? No, but Carolinas Medical Center 10 miles away in Monroe accepts Medicare patients.
At Least One Hospital Accredited By Joint Commission? No, but Carolinas Medical Center 10 miles away in Monroe is accredited.
Public Transit: No
Crime Rate: Well below the national average
Public Library: Yes
Political Leanings: Conservative
College Educated: 52%
Is North Carolina Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement? Somewhat
Cons: Hurricane Helene in 2024 brought some flooding and wind damage.
Notes: Not all long time locals are happy about the recent population growth. Home prices have increased 9% from last year.
Recommended as a Retirement Spot? Yes
North Carolina:
"Esse quam videri" is the motto of North Carolina, also known as the Tar Heel State. It was the 12th state to be admitted to the Union, joining the other states on November 21, 1789. North Carolina was also one of the Thirteen Colonies and was originally named the Province of Carolina. It was the second to the last state to declare its secession from the Union during the Civil War.
Situated in the Southeastern region of the United States, North Carolina is bordered by South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The capital is Raleigh, but the largest city is Charlotte.
The historical people of North Carolina include the Chowanoke, Roanoke, Pamlico, Coree and Cape Fear Indians. The Revolutionary War impoverished the state of North Carolina for several years.
Charlotte is on a rapid growth streak thanks to its banking industry. North Carolina is also home to several universities, including the University of North Carolina, Duke University and North Carolina State University.
The state hosts more than 80% of the NASCAR racing teams and is the site of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Carolina Panthers represents North Carolina in the National Football League, and the Charlotte Bobcats play in the National Basketball Association.
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