Weddington is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 13,717 people and two associated neighborhoods, Weddington is the 79th largest community in North Carolina.
Weddington home prices are not only among the most expensive in North Carolina, but Weddington real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Weddington has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 21.86% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Weddington is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Weddington’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Being a small town, Weddington does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
If knowledge is power, Weddington is a pretty powerful place. 65.20% of the adults in Weddington have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Weddington in 2022 was $72,698, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $290,792 for a family of four.
Weddington is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Weddington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Weddington residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Weddington include English, Irish, German, European, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Weddington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.