About Weddington
A distinct place to call home
Weddington consistently ranks among the top school districts in North Carolina, making it a magnet for families relocating from across the country. Expect generous lot sizes, custom-built homes, and a strong sense of community — all within 25 minutes of Uptown Charlotte.
Weddington's school system is the primary draw for most buyers — Weddington High School consistently ranks in the top 5% of North Carolina schools, and the feeder schools are equally strong. The community is a mix of established neighborhoods and newer master-planned developments, with lot sizes ranging from a half-acre to several acres. The pace is suburban and intentional — built around family life, with strong HOAs, well-maintained common areas, and an active community calendar. I-485 access makes the commute to Charlotte manageable.
Weddington Community Resources
County & Property Tax
County
Union CountyCurrent tax rate
$0.6132 per $100 assessed value (2024)
Tax assessor
Union County Tax Administration- No city/town tax — Weddington is an unincorporated community
- Union County property taxes are among the lowest in the Charlotte metro
- Homestead exemption available for qualifying residents 65+ or disabled
Schools
Elementary
- Weddington Hills Elementary Highly rated
- Marvin Elementary Highly rated
Middle
- Weddington Middle School Top-rated in Union County
High School
- Weddington High School Top 5% in NC — STEM & AP programs
Private & Charter
- Covenant Day School K–12 Christian school, Matthews/Weddington area
- Socrates Academy Classical charter school, Matthews
Healthcare
Hospitals
- Atrium Health Pineville ~15 min north
- Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center ~10 min north
Urgent Care
- Atrium Health Urgent Care — Weddington On Providence Road
- FastMed Urgent Care — Matthews ~10 min
Specialty
- Novant Health Orthopedics — Ballantyne Orthopedics & sports medicine
- Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Pineville campus
Dining & Restaurants
- Papa's Pizza To Go Pizza, wings & pasta — Weddington
- Poppyseeds Bagels Breakfast, bagels & sandwiches — Weddington
- Jersey Mike's Subs Sandwiches — Weddington
- Panda Chinese — Weddington
- Curry Place Indian — Wesley Chapel
- Greco Fresh Grille Greek & Mediterranean — Wesley Chapel
- Hickory Tavern American sports bar — Wesley Chapel
- Sabor Latin Street Grill Latin American — Wesley Chapel
- The Buzz Beer & Wine Co. Wine bar & small plates — Wesley Chapel
- Somi Sushi Sushi & Japanese — Matthews/Weddington Rd
- Que Onda Tacos + Tequila Mexican — Matthews/Weddington Rd
- The One Tapas & Bar Tapas & craft cocktails — Matthews/Weddington Rd
- John's Place Italian & American — Matthews/Weddington Rd
- Coffee Republic Matthews Coffee & café — Matthews/Weddington Rd