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Wingate, NC

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Population
4,628
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
566 ft
Median Home Value
$229,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,068
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wingate

Wingate is a friendly Union County town shaped by its history as a railroad stop and its thriving college community. With roughly 4,000 residents, the area centers around Wingate University, which brings a welcoming campus atmosphere, local sports, and community events to what is otherwise a quiet, open setting.

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Most of the town sits along Main Street and the historic district, where older brick storefronts stand right alongside the university grounds. Families have access to the well-regarded Union County school system, and nearby Monroe provides plenty of everyday shopping and dining options just ten minutes down the road. For anyone looking for small-town living within commuting distance of Charlotte, Wingate makes a practical, peaceful home base.

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