Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Lake Grove
11,050
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Lake Grove
$119,558
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
Lake Grove
$550,700
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
Lake Grove
$2,208
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
Lake Grove
N/A
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Lake Grove
204.7
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
Lake Grove
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Lake Grove
6.0%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & Lake Grove?
Lake Grove is Waxhaw's #9 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Lake Grove
11,050
Waxhaw has a 49% larger population than Lake Grove.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
Lake Grove
55.0%
Both cities lean Republican, but Waxhaw has a stronger Republican lean (11% difference).
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Lake Grove
6.0%
Lake Grove has a 41% higher unemployment than Waxhaw.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Lake Grove
$119,558
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
Lake Grove
$550,700
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
Lake Grove
32.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
Lake Grove
72.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 2% difference.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Lake Grove
204.7
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and Lake Grove share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waxhaw
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Lake Grove
Waxhaw leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waxhaw leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaxhaw has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,747 in Lake Grove (39% lower). Waxhaw has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $2,379 in Lake Grove (35% lower). Waxhaw scores 214.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 283.5 in Lake Grove.
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Housing Market — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a median property tax of $3,609 vs $10,001 in Lake Grove (64% lower). Lake Grove has a vacancy rate of 2.4% compared to 3.9% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a median rent of $1,770 vs $2,208 in Lake Grove (20% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 10.0% in Lake Grove. Waxhaw: 10,775 vs Lake Grove: 5,595 for labor force. Waxhaw has a unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to 6.0% in Lake Grove.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauLake Grove has a high school diploma or higher of 50.9% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.9% compared to 32.0% in Lake Grove.
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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 2x the size of Lake Grove (11,050). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 42.1.
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Waxhaw
Lake Grove
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareLake Grove: 3.8 vs Waxhaw: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Waxhaw: 5 vs Lake Grove: 4 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 10.0% in Lake Grove. Lake Grove has a public transit of 4.0% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. Lake Grove has a drive alone of 78.4% compared to 61.6% in Waxhaw.
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