One of the quickest-growing suburbs of Charlotte real estate is Davidson North Carolina.  Davidson is a convenient 30 minutes north of Charlotte, boasts high-performing schools, an historical downtown, and strong infrastructure.

The historic college town of Davidson North Carolina appeals to families and retirees alike.  Green ways, open spaces, walking and biking trails connect neighborhoods in the pedestrian-friendly community. Affordable housing and development restrictions make this a great place to live in Mecklenburg County.

Approximately 13,100 residents reside in these charming neighborhoods of Davidson NC real estate.  Happy campers are they!  According to the National Citizen Survey, an overwhelming 86 percent of the respondents from Davidson NC homes rated the sense of community as excellent or good and 92 percent rated it high for overall image and reputation.  Of almost 200 communities surveyed, Davidson real estate ranked fourth as a good place to raise children.

Davidson College, one of the top liberal arts institutions in the nation infuses downtown festivals and events, shops, restaurants, bookstores, and galleries with extra vivre.  In fact, the college strongly influences community life.  Revolutionary War hero William Lee Davidson donated the land for its construction in the early 1800s.  Davidson College enrolls over 1700 students and at the same time provides the entire community with wonderful cultural and sports events.

The small community goes all out for a year round calendar of events.  From the Community Rummage Sale and Croquet on the Green to the Eggstravaganza and July Fourth Celebration, from Art on the Green and Concerts on the Green, to the Halloween March and North Meck Christmas Parade, there are plentiful ways for people to connect in the down-home style.

With immediate access to Lake Norman which has 520 miles of shoreline residents also enjoy water skiing, boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities.  Less than a half hour from metropolitan amenities, the small community is right where it likes to be in its own unique and refreshing space.

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