Why You Should Never Move To Charlotte NC in 2023 - Not The Best Place

Charlotte, North Carolina is NOT the best place to live in 2023. They overbuilt apartments and houses after Covid hoping people would move here but growth was slower than expected... and now they have thousands of empty units to fill and can't find buyers or renters. They are hoping that by labelling and promoting this city as "The Best Place To Move To In 2023"

[Sebastian-dfgu]

As someone who has lived in the Charlotte area for 11 years and lived all over the US and other countries, I respect your opinion based on the few days you were here. I agree with you that the city has developed some negative aspects through the years like many high growth cities have and has now pushed Carolina natives like myself to nearby towns. To those seeking to move to Charlotte, I suggest looking into Concord, Fort Mill SC, and if you can afford it, the Ballantyne, Myers Park, Steele Creek, Elizabeth, and Dilworth areas are great places. I suggest you take Jose’s view with a grain of salt, much like the Forbes, Zillow, etc biased top 10 articles it’s all ill informed content coming from sources that have little to no validity. Though as this source suggests, try renting first, I’d say at least a year, then deciding if Charlotte or any city is right for you. Wherever you’re from, you’ll always be welcomed at Charlotte!

[sswinney]

the video showed all the low-income neighbors in Charlotte. Which is not the best narrative. Charlotte is so much more than the areas that were shown.

[lovennappiness]

I've lived in Charlotte since 2003 and I must say that it is GREAT PLACE!!! I've always felt safe, the greenways are fabulous, the weather is great, the cost of living is great when you compare it to the northern states, it is close to the mountains, the beaches and other major cities like Atlanta ... it has a great airport that has direct flights to london, italy and paris... I think this guy is biased and critical toward charlotte for some unknown reason... he has obviously not gone to Huntersville, Ballantyne, Harrisburg, etc... this guy is CRAZY

[curtsuneson]

Having lived in Charlotte for a couple years and living all over North Carolina the past 10 years I can confirm that Charlotte is a good place to live. There's a reason it's one of the fastest growing metros in the country. It's not perfect and there are growing pains that come with a fast growing metro. Charlotte as a whole has very nice areas and very nice suburbs. It has its problem areas too just like any major metropolitan area. But you don't have to take random publications word for it. Look into the data yourself. The economy is growing. Jobs are growing. People are moving there in droves. I would highly suggest anyone that is seriously considering moving there to do their own research and take a trip. Don't read a bunch of articles and watch a bunch of YouTube videos. Actually go and feel the place out for yourself. Charlotte has many nice areas and you just need to go and see them for yourself.

[DEG]

Jose, you have my respect for being so sincere and provide such good information even if many do not like it. I have subscribed to your channel and I am watching your other videos too, if you keep it up your channel will become one of the best on Youtube.

[dennydiante]

so impressed by your insights - hope people are

[S.l.o.w.cooker]

The advice seems to be right on. You're finding out just whats up. Appreciate. Sometimes we dont have time to think it out. Dont know where you'll end up. But you certainly will prosper.

[angilorobinson]

Jose, you’re absolutely right about Charlotte North Carolina, i’ve been living here all my life and it’s went from bad to worse over the years . People are being killed or robbed everyday here in Charlotte, I have even been shot myself here in this city . Regardless of what they are telling people to get them here this place will definitely keep you struggling . I’m Angilo Robinson a 45 year old guy that’s kinda trapped here because I have wasted so much money trying to just live and every year thing keeps going up in price . Jose continue telling the truth about these cities I really appreciate your videos bro 😎

[monicajohnson]

Ur breaking it down very well... True happiness is hard to find within ur self and in people... I feel u 100%... I feel good cause I am truely happy... I saw all this coming and handled my financial business and I'm super glad... I did myself a huge favor... Thank u for the confirmation of this...

[claudiahansen]

My sister and I took a driving trip, Alexandria VA to Charlotte NC stopping at Raleigh among others. Looked at Charlotte retirement communities like Windsor Run, and new construction homes of excellent quality. Tasted three kinds of BBQ and the men opened doors for us. But I chose Florida and Gail still loves Virginia.

[HighVibe]

I will be moving to Charlotte from New Jersey at the end of this year and this video is comical to me. Crime filled 😂 I live 30 min from NYC and work in NYC. I've been to truly violent areas in NYC I don't believe this guy at all. This is click bait. We don't need this kind of information. DO BETTER DUDE. COME WITH HARD DATA 🙄

[hyphykatie]

As a person living in Charlotte since 2005, this video is 100% accurate about the city. I went traveling for work from 2016-2018, and it wasn't horrendous before, but I ended up coming back to a literal God forsaken waste land. The crime, the people, the roads, the cost- all got exponentially worse. To those all protesting about what this video says- Charlotte news literally just posted an article YESTERDAY (5/23/2024) about how JUST HOMICIDES have gone up 51% since the same time last year. Meanwhile they've gone down nationwide for bigger cities, even places like Chicago. The worst part of Charlotte really is the citizens themselves. Being someone with manners, I feel awful when I go out of town and assume people are going to be as awful as they are here. Taxes - especially property taxes- rise every single year for absolutely nothing that helps anyone that lives here out. Not to mention the fact that there is absolutely NOTHING interesting to do here. That is, if you can make it anywhere. Hell, even the mall they built less than a decade ago on the exit up from me, had almost every single shop/business leave it because the crime there in recent years. Not going off places to live lists, but for years now- NC has always been ranked #1 in worst states for employee rights. We’ve also been on an ugliest citizens list. 🙃

[c.esweets]

I’ve live in Charlotte for years now l agree with you on a lot of things… True Facts ! But your riding thru the HOOD omg crazy on that side of town… Charlotte is very stressful to live im moving this Summer thanks for your review

[brandonholkins]

For anyone watching, for the love of all things that are holy, please don't go off of this guy's videos on places to live or visit. I was curious and watched some of his videos (got recommended this one). This dude is the most confusing individual I have ever seen when it comes to opinions and reasoning in regards to economic development, crime statistics, and criterion for what is considered "good" or "bad". Really seems that he likes to intentionally stir the pot (especially in comments) solely based on specific anecdotal experiences as opposed to actual results/facts despite marketing as a "help people moving" channel. If this guy got robbed in the safest city in America, I'm pretty sure he would just trash mouth it to hell and back despite everyone else's typical experience there. Or maybe he wouldn't, I don't know, that's just how all over the place he seems to be from what I watched.

[maxman-]

I moved to Charlotte before the big boom 20 yrs. ago, it is very expensive here now and you are correct on most. If you aren't making a substantial amount of money 💰 you will have a tough time here. 💯💯

[PaidWay-si]

I've been in Charlotte my entire life, and I'll admit it's getting worst and crowded . It's over for this city

[coreybell]

This guy is telling the truth… they are trying to build Charlotte into a smart city where you will be monitored. Bill gate as brought a lot of companies here this place is not cool and the energy of the people is very shady…. You have great insight if you just picked this up on a visit.

[russelladams]

I think a lot of these cities like Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, Jacksonville and other Southern cities had a better quality of life several years ago. I think cities like a Austin, Texas and Houston were a lot better in the early 2000's. Everywhere now has gotten bad. Everything you said was on point.

[novadhd]

I have been to Charlotte many times and never had an issue. It appears you are focusing much on the bad areas. Yes there is crime but just like most major cities. You just have to stay out of those neighborhoods. Also Charlotte is growing very fast.

[ycwolow]

Stop dragging Charlotte I'm from Pittsburgh PA and I rather live in Charlotte compared to Pittsburgh or an Ohio cities.