Soon to be College Grad looking into Charlotte, NC. Best Young Neighborhoods? Nightlife? Suggestions. (apartment, rent)

[Cats1234]

I am currently a student at University of Kentucky who will be graduating this December. A few friends and I have been looking into moving down to Charlotte. With my two friends graduating with a Finance degrees and I with a Economics degree, I feel like Charlotte can be a perfect fit. I wanted to research and find the best places to live for young professionals. This is broad but consider; Housing/Apt's, Nightlife, Safety and Cleanliness. Thanks for the help.

Sorry if this has already been posted.

[Pinkydinkydoo]

First off...congrats on graduating! It is so exciting to be done with school and ready to move on to the next adventure in your life.

I moved to Charlotte 3 years ago with my two best friends and had never been here and didnt have a job. I did save a good amount of money before I moved down here but I had a job within 2 weeks. I think that Charlotte is a great place to be after graduating. I wish someone would have given me better advice when I moved here though. We ended up living in Ballantyne which isnt a bad area its just not the most ideal location in Charlotte if your looking to be close to the nightlife.

I would say to live as close to Uptown as possible. I used to live in Dilworth and LOVED it. There are a few apartment communities that are known for being hot spots for recently college graduates. IF your looking to meet people your age, I would say these communities would be your best bet.

Safety. Well I dont think that there is any place in Charlotte where you would be 100% safe unless your living in a bubble. If you want a good idea of the area, go on charmeck.org. It will give you statistics of what crime has happened in and around that are.

[Plan R]

Uptown, Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, NoDa depending on what kind of housing you need and where you're comfortable in balancing rent vs. safety. Uptown (4th Ward) might be your best bet.

[amploud]

And of course, any college grad should be smart/savvy enough to use the forum search...

[FrankTheTank2]

Uptown, Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, NoDa and Southend.

In general, uptown and areas directly to the south and south east of Charlotte are fine.

[hooligan]

Uptown, South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood near Central Ave would be my suggestions.


EDIT -- Darn you, Frank!

[Cats1234]

Thanks for all the help thus far. I was pointed in the direction of Birkdale by a friend. Any thoughts?

[amploud]

Originally Posted by Cats1234

This is broad but consider; Housing/Apt's, Nightlife, Safety and Cleanliness. Thanks for the help.

What about jobs? Do you already have jobs lined up?

I suggest you read through threads like these before you get too carried away:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/charlotte/462615-anyone-thinking-about-moving-here.html

[Cats1234]

Not as of yet I don't. I have just started the process of searching for companies I may be interested in. I have a few contacts as well. Unfortunately the website posted above did not work but I would be extremely grateful with any other words of wisdom. Thanks again.

[1WVULAWGRAD]

You are young dude. If you want to move to Charlotte then do it. Just make sure you visit a couple of times first and get a feel of the city.