{"id":26636,"date":"2015-02-08T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2015-02-08T16:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=26636"},"modified":"2019-07-10T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T20:43:35","slug":"moving-to-charlotte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/08\/moving-to-charlotte\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Charlotte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26608 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/3181201664_82953c212e_b-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"Moving to Charlotte, NC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/3181201664_82953c212e_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/3181201664_82953c212e_b-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/North%20Carolina\/Charlotte\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20150208-movingtocharlotte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte<\/a>, North Carolina, nicknamed the <em>Queen City,<\/em> is making its way through the ranks to become the United States\u2019 16<sup>th<\/sup> largest city and the second largest banking center in the country, behind New York. Despite its rising popularity, there\u2019s plenty of room for you! Here\u2019s what you need to know about moving to Charlotte.<\/p>\n<h3>Weather<\/h3>\n<p>Charlotte is an ideal locale if you\u2019re looking for a city that boasts four distinct seasons. Winters are chilly, yet short with minimal snow. You&#8217;ll experience hot and humid summers with a possibility of tropical storms, as Charlotte sits in the path of hurricanes. Spring brings warm days and cool nights. In the fall, the leaves begin to change, transforming Charlotte into a picturesque scene.<\/p>\n<h3>Neighborhoods<\/h3>\n<p>Charlotte may be a modern city, but there\u2019s no denying its southern roots. If you look past the glass and steel-constructed skyline, you&#8217;ll find neighborhoods reminiscent of southern days gone by.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Myers Park<\/strong>: What began as a farm in 1891, quickly transformed into an affluent community. With dreamy, tree-lined roads that wind past grand estates, this is surely one neighborhood you need to visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dilworth<\/strong>: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Dilworth was the first community in Charlotte to utilize streetcars as a method of transportation. Dilworth is truly delightful, with bungalow-styled homes, wrap-around porches, and Oak-sheathed sidewalks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NoDa<\/strong>: Short for North Davidson, NoDa is Charlotte\u2019s art district and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood has seen an increase in residents in recent years. In addition to the arts, NoDa has an explosive entertainment scene, featuring gallery crawls, restaurants and music venues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southpark<\/strong>: Southpark is one of Charlotte\u2019s largest business districts and employs approximately 40,000 people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>University<\/strong>: <a title=\"The University of North Carolina Charlotte\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The University of North Carolina Charlotte<\/a> now sits on what was once sprawling fields of farmland. Additionally, there are numerous options for dining and shopping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Getting There<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re moving cross-country or from a neighboring city, reliable and efficient moving is the key to a successful move! Make sure your <a title=\"method of transportation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20150208-movingtocharlotte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">method of transportation<\/a> is large enough to hold all of your belongings. Making a single trip will save you money, time, and stress. So grab a friend, family member or some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20150208-movingtocharlotte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving help<\/a>&nbsp;and get going!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What tips can you share for those considering a move to Charlotte, North Carolina? Share in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charlotte, North Carolina, nicknamed the Queen City, is making its way through the ranks to become the United States\u2019 16th largest city and the second largest banking center in the country, behind New York. Despite its rising popularity, there\u2019s plenty of room for you! Here\u2019s what you need to know about moving to Charlotte. 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