Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Colonia
18,294
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Colonia
$134,301
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
Colonia
$473,200
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
Colonia
$1,964
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
Colonia
N/A
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Colonia
197.5
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
Colonia
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Colonia
4.3%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & Colonia?
Colonia is Waxhaw's #18 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Colonia
18,294
Waxhaw has a 15% larger population than Colonia.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
Colonia
44.5%
Waxhaw leans Republican while Colonia leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Colonia
4.3%
Colonia has a 17% higher unemployment than Waxhaw.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Colonia
$134,301
Both cities have similar median income — just a 5% difference.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
Colonia
$473,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 7% difference.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
Colonia
34.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
Colonia
65.5%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 8% difference.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Colonia
197.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 6% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and Colonia share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Colonia
Waxhaw leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waxhaw leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaxhaw has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,486 in Colonia (32% lower). Colonia scores 159.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 195.8 in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $1,978 in Colonia (22% lower).
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Housing Market — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSColonia has a vacancy rate of 0.8% compared to 3.9% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a median property tax of $3,609 vs $10,001 in Colonia (64% lower). Waxhaw has a median rent of $1,770 vs $1,964 in Colonia (10% lower).
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Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 13.8% in Colonia. Waxhaw has a poverty rate of 4.3% compared to 5.9% in Colonia. Waxhaw has a unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to 4.3% in Colonia.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Colonia leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauColonia has a high school diploma or higher of 50.8% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw. Colonia has a bachelor's degree or higher of 34.0% compared to 32.9% in Waxhaw.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a population of 21,565, about 1.2x the size of Colonia (18,294). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 43.3.
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Colonia
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaxhaw: 5 vs Colonia: 4 for with emergency services. Colonia: 3.0 vs Waxhaw: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 13.8% in Colonia. Colonia has a public transit of 2.6% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. Colonia has a drive alone of 75.8% compared to 61.6% in Waxhaw.
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