Charlotte / Ballantyne

Charlotte is considered the “Queen City” and is one of America’s fastest-growing cities

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Ballantyne / Charlotte North Carolina Homes for Sale

One of America’s fastest-growing cities
 
Charlotte is considered the “Queen City” and is one of America’s fastest-growing cities, offering a blend of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication. This area is home to several professional sports teams, including the Panthers of the NFL and the Hornets of the NBA, adding to the city’s vibrant lifestyle. Ballantyne is a charming and vibrant community on the southern end of Charlotte, near the South Carolina border. What began in the early 1990s as a plan for a corporate park has become a vibrant and bustling mixed-use community, and residents have access to everything Charlotte offers. You'll find luxury condominiums, modern breweries, exceptional golf courses, and much more.

Both Charlotte and Ballantyne offer residents various options when it comes to housing and neighborhoods. You'll find everything from luxury condominiums in the heart of the city to gorgeous custom-built estates. Ballantyne has quiet, tree-lined streets leading to beautifully landscaped yards and large modern homes with various architectural styles, while Charlotte offers that and much more.
 

What to Love

Local Lifestyle

Residents enjoy this area for the variety of things to do and the exceptional housing options. A stroll around Ballantyne Village allows you to spend the day shopping and exploring before stopping at one of the many local restaurants for a bite. Head over to the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte and enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation like whitewater rafting and rock climbing. Whether you're interested in a trendy and bustling downtown full of retail and dining options, a variety of entertainment options, or luxury housing, this area has something for you. 
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping 

You'll never have to leave to find the things you're looking for with so many shopping and dining options in the area. When you spend the day exploring Ballantyne Village, you’ll find an assortment of retail shopping, various services, entertainment options, and exceptional restaurants. Black Hawk Hardware is your go-to for all your home improvement needs, while Monkee’s of Charlotte will become your next favorite boutique. 

Steak 48 is an upscale option on the southern end of Charlotte that features prime cuts, seafood, and shellfish in an elegant and refined atmosphere. Indulge your tastebuds in braised pork belly, 45-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye, Chilean sea bass, and more.

131 Main Restaurant provides upscale dining in a building inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. The covered patio has an open fire pit where the scents from the hickory wood-fired grill waft from the dining room.

Dogwood Southern Table and Bar is an excellent choice for southern classics made with fresh, local ingredients in a rustic and refined environment. Enjoy exceptional food with an old meets new fusion and authentic, old-fashioned hospitality in this Charlotte staple.

Cajun Queen is a bit more laid back, but you’ll find yourself loving the restored house and rooftop bar here. Head upstairs and enjoy the fresh fish specials and live jazz music, or stay downstairs and enjoy the quiet with a New Orleans platter.
 

Things to Do 

Whether in the heart of Charlotte or down in Ballantyne, there are various things to do and enjoy. Spend an afternoon relaxing at The Spa at Ballantyne and enjoy several spa treatments designed to relax the senses and nurture the body and mind.

The area features several local events for residents, like Festival in the Park, which features great music, exceptional artists, various food offerings, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Fans of the outdoors rejoice! The US National Whitewater Center puts on an incredible multi-day festival each year called Tuck Fest. The coveted event celebrates life in the great outdoors with various competitions, demos, exhibitions, live music, and food vendors.

Taste of Charlotte is another example of family fun with a three-day event featuring samples from local restaurants, live entertainment, and activities for people of all ages.
 

Schools

Residents in the area attend the exceptional Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. The district operates dozens of schools in Greater Charlotte. Private schools options include:

 
 

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Demographics and Employment Data for Charlotte / Ballantyne, NC

Charlotte / Ballantyne has 345,944 households, with an average household size of 2.47. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charlotte / Ballantyne do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 864,871 people call Charlotte / Ballantyne home. The population density is 2,797.47 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

864,871

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34.5

Median Age

48.25 / 51.75%

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2.47

Average Household Size

$43,080

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Schools in Charlotte / Ballantyne, NC

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