Charlotte has been named the most underrated city in America. Clever Real Estate conducted the survey. One in five Americans say the North Carolina metro is among the nation’s best hidden gems.
The report surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults on June 24-25. They asked people about where they live, which areas they prefer, and what makes a city desirable. Clever Real Estate also examined Census migration data to see where Americans are moving.
The Queen City ranked fourth among the most desirable places to move in the U.S. in 2026, and survey results also recognized the area for having some of the friendliest residents in the country…