Moving from Minneapolis, MN, to Charlotte, NC

Making the move to Charlotte

It’s about 1,200 miles from Minneapolis to Charlotte. The journey involves changes in weather and some cultural differences. 

While Charlotte is a larger city, with nearly 875,000 people, compared to 430,000 residents in Minneapolis, their metros follow the opposite pattern. Charlotte, or “The Queen City’s” metro, has around 2.8 million, and Minneapolis, or the “City of Lakes,” has 3.7 million in the metro. 

Keep reading to learn more about life in North Carolina’s most populous city. 

Enjoy warmer weather in “The Tarheel State” 

Winters in Charlotte are cold with some snowfall, but the season is significantly warmer than what you’re accustomed to in Minneapolis. Low temperatures in Charlotte rarely drop below 30 degrees, compared to only 7 degrees in Minneapolis. In Charlotte, annual snowfall averages only 2 inches, while Minneapolis typically gets over 50 inches. 

Charlotte's July average high temperature is around 90 degrees, about 5 degrees warmer than the summers in Minneapolis. Annual rainfall averages 43 inches in Charlotte, compared to 32 inches in Minneapolis. 

Interesting facts about Charlotte

Familiarize yourself with your new hometown with this trivia:

  • Charlotte has been named a Tree City USA for over 40 years, thanks to its lush tree population. 

  • Charlotte was incorporated in 1768 and named for Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. 

  • Locals call the city center “Uptown” rather than “Downtown.” 

  • Popular local cuisine in Charlotte includes BBQ and pimento cheese — but not necessarily together! 

  • The city is home to over 210 parks and green spaces. 

Working and learning in Charlotte

Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the United States after NYC. Bank of America’s headquarters is located there and employs many residents. Other Fortune 500 companies in the area include Duke Energy, Honeywell International, Lowe’s, Nucor, Sonic Automotive and Truist Financial. 

American Airlines, the local school districts and Wells Fargo are other major employers in the area. The local school districts serve nearly 30,000 students and have job opportunities for educators. There are also 12 colleges and universities in the area for adult learners. 

Move to North Carolina stress free with U-Pack

Through our nationwide service centers with locations near Minneapolis and Charlotte, U-Pack® is ready to handle your long-distance move. 

We’re a DIY moving service, so you handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!