Neighborhood Comparison
Waxhaw vs. Weddington: Price Point Comparison
This comparison is designed to help you decide based on your priorities—without stereotypes or hype. Waxhaw and Weddington are both Union County markets, but they can feel very different depending on the neighborhood, housing stock, and what “value” means to you.
Waxhaw (zip 28173) medians run ~$690K–$740K with rush 35–75 minutes to Charlotte; Weddington (28104) ~$1.05M–$1.18M, ~25–35 minutes to Uptown. Both are UCPS—Waxhaw can feed Cuthbertson or Marvin Ridge; Weddington feeds Weddington High. Verify by address. Waxhaw offers more mix (smaller lots, townhomes, historic downtown); Weddington skews 0.5+ acre and a more “town”/schools focus.
The right question isn’t “which is better?” It’s “which trade-offs match my plan?”
Waxhaw median
~$690K–$740K
Waxhaw rush
35–75 min to Charlotte
Weddington median
~$1.05M–$1.18M
Waxhaw medians run about $690K–$740K with rush drives 35–75 minutes to Charlotte; Weddington is roughly $1.05M–$1.18M. Both are Union County and UCPS. Compare total monthly cost and your commute; verify with your lender and Google Maps.
Lot sizes in Weddington often run a half-acre or more, with some neighborhoods requiring one acre or more; Waxhaw offers more mix, including smaller lots and townhomes. Both feed UCPS—verify your specific address with the district. Factor HOA and tax rates into your total monthly comparison.
