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.Weddington is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.79% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Weddington is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Weddington who work in management occupations (25.69%), sales jobs (13.24%), and business and financial occupations (10.22%). 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. A relatively large number of people in Weddington telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.86% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Weddington. 65.20% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. 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.
