Living in Cotswold
Cotswold is one of Charlotte’s first boomtowns, first built in the 1960s as development swept south from Uptown. Today, Cotswold remains one of the city’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods.
Its centerpiece is the Cotswold Village shopping center — boasting everything from groceries to yoga to pancakes. The neighborhood school, Cotswold Elementary, is another of its crown jewels, renowned for its diversity and its International Baccalaureate curriculum.
A gateway between upscale SouthPark and the up-and-coming Oakhurst neighborhood and convenient to everywhere from Uptown to Ballantyne, Cotswold is a crucial connection and a beautiful place to live.
Vitals
Population: 13,363
Commute distance to Uptown: 15 minutes
Median age: 39
Median household income: $71,161
Median home sales price: $478,710
Average rent: $972
Things to do in Cotswold
Poppy’s Bagels. This family-owned establishment founded by New York transplants is a must-visit for breakfast or brunch. Details.
Eddie’s Place. This place just feels like home. Be sure to try the fried pickles and the chicken and waffles. Details.
Leroy Fox. Leroy’s contemporary Southern cuisine is a magnet across Charlotte. You’ve got to try the fried chicken. Details.
Cotswold Farmers Market. Open Saturday mornings from May to October, this farmers market is one of the best places to find local produce in Charlotte. Details.
Cotswold real estate
Cotswold is full of tree-lined neighborhoods between Providence and Randolph roads, full of ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1970s.
In recent years, developers have flocked to Cotswold to build infill neighborhoods with high-end townhomes.
Cover image of the Cotswold Farmers Market via Facebook