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Living in First Ward Charlotte

First Ward is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Charlotte with 2,505 residents.

First Ward has excellent public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Second Ward, Fourth Ward, Belmont, Lockwood, Cherry, Optimist Park and Third Ward.

Nearby First Ward Apartments on Redfin

85 Walk Score of First Ward, Charlotte, NC

First Ward is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Bar Charlotte

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Imaginon Branch Library

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in First Ward Charlotte.

First Ward is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Charlotte with a Walk Score of 85.

Find apartments in Charlotte's most walkable neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, First Ward and Second Ward.

First Ward Charlotte Apartments for Rent

First Ward Neighborhood Ranking

Compare First Ward to other Charlotte neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Fourth Ward 89 72 59 4,964
2 First Ward 85 74 57 2,505
3 Second Ward 84 77 61 1,462
4 Cherry 80 54 65 818

Moving to Charlotte from another city?

thumbnail for Seventh Street Station Parking GarageThe Seventh Street Station is a convenient place to park when visiting Uptown Charlotte. It is located in the #FirstWard and embodies the fun loving attitude of the neighborhood. Be sure to tap on the colored panels on the outside of the building to hear the music!

Mary DeGeorge
on Seventh Street Station Parking Garage

74 Transit Score of First Ward, Charlotte, NC

First Ward has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find First Ward Charlotte apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

First Ward has excellent public transportation and about 11 bus and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from First Ward on public transit.

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Photo of Time Warner Cable Arena in First Ward, Charlotte

Time Warner Cable Arena

Photo of Re: Public in First Ward, Charlotte

Re: Public

Photo of The Market at 7th Street in First Ward, Charlotte

The Market at 7th Street

57 Bike Score of First Ward, Charlotte, NC

First Ward is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Time Warner Cable Arena in First Ward, Charlotte

Time Warner Cable Arena

Photo of The Market at 7th Street in First Ward, Charlotte

The Market at 7th Street

Photo of First Ward Elementary School in First Ward, Charlotte

First Ward Elementary School

Photo of 401 N Myers St in First Ward, Charlotte

401 N Myers St

Photo of Glass Park in First Ward, Charlotte

Glass Park

Photo of Villa Francesca Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in First Ward, Charlotte

Villa Francesca Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

thumbnail for Hyatt house Charlotte/Center CityHyatt House Hotel in #FirstWard is a convenient place to stay after attending an event at the Time Warner Cable Arena as it is adjacent to the stadium.

Mary DeGeorge
on Hyatt house Charlotte/Center City

thumbnail for Dixie's TavernDixie's Tavern in #FirstWard Charlotte, NC is a great place to get some delicious bar food before hitting other bars or to end the evening hanging out with your best pals. It is conveniently located across from the Seventh Street Station where you can catch the train or park in the deck.

Mary DeGeorge
on Dixie's Tavern

Photo of North McDowell in First Ward, Charlotte

North McDowell

Photo of Small Sitting Area in First Ward, Charlotte

Small Sitting Area

thumbnail for Bar CharlotteBar Charlotte is the universal hang out for the fun loving people in Charlotte, NC. Located in the #FirstWard, it is convenient to everything in and around the center city.

Mary DeGeorge
on Bar Charlotte

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