Piper Glen Estates is a neighborhood of 8,745 people in Charlotte. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 70% ahead of the Charlotte median. Households take in $139,268 a year at the median, 69% more than the country as a whole. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $614,093. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Piper Glen Estates; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,745
Population density
2,372 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.69 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$139,268
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$76,642
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$614,093
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,901
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.62 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(6,191)
Black9.4%(825)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(762)
Asian8.3%(723)
Other2.8%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(6,191)
Black9.4%(825)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(762)
Asian8.3%(723)
Other2.8%(244)
Diversity Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 8,745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $139,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $614,093, and the typical rent is about $1,901 a month.
How educated are people in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 4.8% of people in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
