Madison Park
Neighborhood
Coordinates: 35°10′01″N 80°51′40″W / 35.167°N 80.861°W / 35.167; -80.861
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountyMecklenburg County
CityCharlotte
Council District6
Founded1950s
Annexed1960[1]
Government
 • City CouncilTariq Bokhari[2]
Area
 • Land404 ha (998 acres)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total5,476
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code
28209, 28210, 28217
Area codes704, 980
Websitemadisonparkcharlotte.org

Madison Park, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, is primarily made up of single-family and multi-family residential homes.[3] It is commonly referred to as the Montford/Madison Park/Park Road Shopping Center area; acknowledged in a 2018 survey of more than 5,000 Charlotte residents.[4] The zip-codes that make up Madison Park include 28217, 28210, and 28209. The neighborhood is located between South Boulevard, East Woodlawn Road, Park Road, and slightly extends beyond Tyvola Road.[5] It has a Neighborhood Association, whereby the board of directors help determine the neighborhood boundaries.[6]

Madison Park hosts one of the largest National Night Out events in Charlotte; their 8th hosting on August 2, 2011 estimated over 1,000 residents.[7] The latest event occurred August 6, 2019.[8]

History

Madison Park was developed almost 60 years ago in the late 1950s, as one of the first post-World War II neighborhoods in Charlotte. It consists of brick, ranch-style homes and was originally catered to middle-class family.[9] Today, a mix of original homes and other styles such as cape cods, split levels and mid-century modern can be found.[10]

Demographics

  • Population (2018): 5,476[11]
  • Population density (2018): 5 people per acre[11]
  • Race & ethnicity (2017)[11]
    • 70.3% White
    • 13.7% Hispanic or Latino
    • 5.5% Black or African American
    • 8.7% Asian
    • 1.8% All other races
  • Median household income (2017): $87,209[11]

Transportation

While most errands require a car, Madison Park is considered a walkable and bikable neighborhood.[14]

Education

  • Elementary[15]
    • Park Road Montessori
    • Pinewood Elementary

Nearby Sites of Interest

References

  1. ↑ "Charlotte Explorer". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Meet the Council". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 13" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "What is Charlotte's best neighborhood? Meet the winner of the 2018 Charlotte Neighborhood Bracket". Charlotte Observer. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  5. ↑ "Madison Park". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ↑ "Bylaws of The Madison Park Neighborhood Association of Charlotte" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  7. ↑ McMillan, Caroline (27 July 2011). "Madison Park to host 8th night out event". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "National Night Out 2019". City of Charlotte. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  9. 1 2 3 "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 76" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  10. 1 2 3 Tambussi, Julie. "Madison Park". Savvy + Co. Real Estate. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "Charlotte/Mecklenburg Quality of Life Explorer". mcmap.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  12. ↑ "WOODLAWN STATION". www.lynxcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  13. ↑ "TYVOLA STATION". www.lynxcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  14. ↑ "Madison Park neighborhood in Charlotte". Walk Score. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  15. 1 2 "Madison Park, Charlotte Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin". www.redfin.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  16. ↑ "Park Road – Charlotte, NC". parkroadshoppingcenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  17. ↑ Touissant, Katie (27 March 2018). "An insider's guide to Montford/Madison Park/Park Road Shopping Center: What to eat, drink and do". Charlotte Five. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  18. ↑ "Madison Park". HipHoods. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
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