With its budding East Charlotte location, Hickory Ridge is a suburb with seclusion and scenery. Homes here are architecturally diverse, surrounded by towering trees and rambling creeks. “You have homes from the 1980s and ‘90s with character. And the price is a little more affordable, so it’s good for first-time buyers looking for a starter home,” says Albert Johnson, owner of Legacy Real Estate. Local Realtor Landon House with Keller Williams Ballantyne Area, agrees: “There’s a lot of opportunity here as prices are still low, and it’s a really great place to live. You have direct access to Uptown, Plaza Midwood and NoDa.” For buyers who want to be close to East Charlotte attractions without blowing the budget, Hickory Ridge is a promising option.
Residents love the Classic Ranch style homes in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood.
You'll find many Cape Cod homes throughout the Hickory Ridge community.
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Subdivisions with seclusion in East Charlotte
Meandering residential streets split off from busy central thoroughfares, welcoming Hickory Ridge residents home to a leafy-green slice of suburbia. Small lakes and creeks curl around residential subdivisions, trickling through homeowners' backyards and adding to the neighborhood’s secluded feel. Ranch-style, split-level and bi-level homes from the 1980s are common, spread across wooded lots where mature oaks and maples provide a sense of privacy between houses. There are plenty of charming Cape Cods and even a handful of homes that take inspiration from midcentury modern styles. Listing prices for these houses typically fall between $250,000 and $350,000, though a smattering of townhouses along W.T. Harris Boulevard usually sell in the lower $200,000s. “Right now, we’re seeing a good bit of turnover,” House says. Limited inventory drives a competitive market in Hickory Ridge, with listings finding new owners within three weeks on the market.
Classic Brick-Ranch style homes are a popular choice in the Hickory Ridge area of Charlotte, NC.
Locals enjoy the Tudor Split-level style home in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood.
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Magnet programs attract career-ready students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are nestled near the neighborhood. Hickory Grove Elementary is walkable from some homes and scores a C-minus from Niche. Cochrane Collegiate Academy earns a C and primarily serves students in grades six through eight. However, the school also participates in a high school magnet program, the iMeck Academy of Global Influencers, which offers pathways in business, app and web development, digital marketing, customer relationship management and graphic design. Students who don’t enter the enrollment lottery to attend iMeck move on to Garinger High, a C-rated high school according to Niche.
Local students attend the Cochrane Collegiate Academy in Hickory Ridge.
Garinger High School is a public school in Charlotte and a great option for Hickory Ridge.
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Neighborhood lakes and neighboring sports centers
The Waverly Swim and Tennis Club sits on the shores of its namesake 20-acre lake, which lies at the center of the neighborhood. Club members can launch out onto Waverly Lake for a day of fishing and wildlife-watching, or round up the whole family to take a dip in the pool. Hickory Ridge neighbors also gather at the Harrisburg Sports Complex for soccer games, while golfers head to the adjacent Charles T. Myers course for a round on its 18-hole layout.
You can catch some fish at the 20-acre Waverly Lake in Hickory Ridge in Hickory Ridge.
The Harrisburg Sports Complex has plenty of room for Hickory Ridge residents to spread out.
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Big-box shopping is never far
Hickory Ridge is surrounded by shopping and commercial areas on all three sides, making for easy errand runs. Residents leave the secluded streets and head south to Albemarle Road’s shopping parks for weekly stops at big box stores such as Target, Food Lion and Lowe’s. Though there are plenty of chain restaurants to pick from, Sunrise Restaurant is the go-to for hearty comfort food. This East Charlotte staple has been feeding area residents since 1989 and is known for its specialty homemade tea, which is available by the gallon. The Hickory Grove library branch is also close by, hosting well-attended events and welcoming newly relocated residents in search of community resources.
Grab your items at Lowe's on Albemarle in Hickory Ridge for all your home improvement needs.
Head to Target on Albemarle in Hickory Ridge for all your household needs in Charlotte, NC.
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Major thoroughfares connect to the rest of the city
Uptown Charlotte is roughly 10 miles away via Albemarle Road to Independence Boulevard, making for a roughly 20-minute commute. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 16 miles west, but residents are close to some Charlotte outskirt towns such as Mint Hill. Bus routes along Albemarle Road shuttle car-free commuters in this vehicle-dependent suburb between Harrisburg and Uptown. “It’s not as accessible to the highway, but you’re so close to University City,” notes Johnson. “The light rail will come down that way eventually, though it’s still some years out.”
You'll find it's just a short drive from Hickory Ridge to Uptown Charlotte.
It's just a short drive to Uptown Charlotte from the Hickory Ridge Neighborhood.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,119
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,990
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,856
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.3%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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