Picture medium- to upscale housing interspersed along a rolling green countryside and you've just pictured beautiful Wesley Chapel. Located right between the towns of Monroe and Weddington in booming Union County, Wesley Chapel real estate offers big city proximity and a small town feel, a definite relocation benefit. Wesley Chapel real estate offers a good mix of home styles ranging from French, contemporary, Cape Cods and traditional homes, to condos and townhouses starting around the low $100,000s and priced up into the half-million range. Just a few miles from Charlotte, Wesley Chapel is home to manicured lawns, tree-lined roads and various options for shopping, dining and recreational activity. Residents enjoy excellent public schools, a picturesque setting and a tight-knit community, making Wesley Chapel real estate a sound investment for enjoyable family living.

Wondering about the demographic makeup of Wesley Chapel residents? The median age is about 37, median household income is $74,187, and the median home value in the area is $201,600, according to the 2000 United States Census. Average income in Wesley Chapel is significantly above North Carolina state average, but the renting percentage, house age and population density are all below state averages. Among Wesley Chapel residents over the age of 25, 91% hold a high school degree or higher and nearly one-third hold bachelor degrees or higher. Wesley Chapel is located near three hospitals, six airports, an Amtrak station and seven colleges and universities.

The nearby town of Monroe houses the Monroe Golf Course and Country Club as well as the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, featuring a 25-yard indoor pool, fitness equipment, yoga, aerobic, martial arts, racquetball and basketball courts, a track, hot tub, sauna, massage and on-site childcare services. With facilities such as these just a hop, skip and jump away, your family can enjoy these recreational activities together while staying fit at the same time. If you're prepared to take full advantage of surrounding Union County's growth and opportunity, now is the perfect time to act. Union County's population is expected to jump from 144,000 to about 170,000 by 2019.

The county's job market and economic outlook are noteworthy as well. Among cities and towns located between Winston-Salem, North Carolina to South Carolina, Union County was recently recognized as the best public sector employer by the Employment Security Commission and the state of North Carolina. Although agriculture still upholds the majority of the Union County economic structure, local economic development commissions continue to attract more business and more jobs to this area. The Monroe Corporate Center is home to a variety of companies such as Scott Health & Safety, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., and Goodrich Corporation.

Golf enthusiasts will feel right at home in Union County, where the rolling wooded hills and moderate year round climate offer an ideal setting for hitting the greens. Union County offers three public courses, six semi-private courses and two private country clubs, for plenty of variety. In addition to horse trails and boarding and training facilities, equestrian lovers can visit Brooklandwood, the Charlotte Steeplechase track, where the Queen's Cup is held annually in April, attracting more than 20,000 visitors. For the $110,000 prize, jockeys in brightly colored silk dressings vie for the first place position and a place in the winner's circle. The Queen's Cup offers lawn box seats and hospitality tents with beautiful views of the entire racecourse. Queen's Cup festivities include Jack Russell Terrier races, hat contests, all-day tailgating and plenty of fun.

You are sure to find the home of your dreams in Wesley Chapel, North Carolina. Contact the Re/Max Premiere Team at (704) 714-6670 today and allow our experienced realtors to show you diverse entertainment, great shopping and dining, and the historical and modern mixed residential environment that Wesley Chapel real estate has to offer.

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