Live colorfully.

University City offers homes you’ll love near the things you love to do. Our extensive housing choices range from apartments and condos near our future light-rail line to custom homes overlooking forested greenway trails. The fun’s close by, too, from international cuisine and live theater to college sports and arena concerts!

“University City offers residents a quality selection of housing at a diverse range of price points; it has a convenient and appealing quality of life.”
– Emma Littlejohn, The Littlejohn Group

Living in University City

More than 171,000 people live in University City, and for good reason. Our hundreds of communities offer a myriad of home choices to match your lifestyle and your budget – plus comfortable commutes to wherever you’re headed in the Charlotte region.

 

6th

171,000

2,500

45,000

 Largest “city” in North Carolina

Area Population

Multi-family units

Homes

6th

29.5

$214

52%

Most moved-to neighborhood nationally

Average Median Age

Million in residential development

Household income over $75,000

Area Scouts gather food, donations for Jamil Niner Pantry

Events in University City

Helping others is a big part of Scouting, and members of 10 local Troops, Packs and Venturing Crews showed their Scout spirit recently by helping restock the shelves of the Jamil Niner Food Pantry at UNC Charlotte. The First Annual Scouting Food Drive for the pantry collected more than a half-ton of food and more than $800 in donations. The Jamil Niner Food Pantry provides assistance to UNC Charlotte students struggling with food insecurity. The pantry welcomes donations. Learn... read more

Recent building permits point to more than $125 million in new construction

Business Growth, Commercial real estate, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, Retail Expansion, Transit Oriented Development

The construction crane swinging over Vue on University, a new apartment community rising near campus, is a clear sign that University City continues to grow even through the pandemic. In fact, Mecklenburg County has issued building permits for more than $125 million in new construction and renovations in University City’s central business district between June 1 and mid-September. Here’s a glimpse at the largest projects. Please note that the dollar figures shown here don’t necessarily capture the full cost,... read more