Who are the best local pros in Waxhaw, NC? South Charlotte Home Guide ranks real estate agents and home service pros for Waxhaw, starting with real estate agents, with each license number linked to its public record and an order set by Steve Jarrell of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty and a panel of local professionals. Below are the lists, the facts that change how you hire in Waxhaw, and our local guides.
Waxhaw at a glance
| Measure | Waxhaw | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Town status | Chartered in 1889, Union County | Town of Waxhaw |
| Population | 20,534 (2020 Census); 23,140 (2025 estimate) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Median year homes were built | 2010 (ACS 2020 to 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Owner occupied homes | 83.0% (ACS 2020 to 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Water and sewer | Union County Water | Union County Water Customer Service page |
| Building and trade permits | Town of Waxhaw inside town limits; Union County outside | Town of Waxhaw Building Inspections and Permitting page |
| ZIP 28173 inside town limits | 11.4% of its land area | U.S. Census Bureau |
Ranked lists for Waxhaw
Hiring guides for Waxhaw
- Hiring an HVAC contractor in Waxhaw
- Hiring an electrician in Waxhaw
- Hiring a home inspector in Waxhaw
- Hiring a roofer in Waxhaw
- Hiring a painter in Waxhaw
- Hiring a landscaper in Waxhaw
- Hiring a house cleaner in Waxhaw
- Hiring a flooring installer in Waxhaw
What’s different about hiring for a Waxhaw home
- Who issues your permit depends on which side of the town line you are on. Inside town limits, the Town of Waxhaw issues building permits and does the inspections; outside, Union County Building Code Enforcement does. (Town of Waxhaw; Union County)
- Most people with a Waxhaw mailing address live outside the town. ZIP 28173 had 64,144 residents in the 2020 Census and the Town of Waxhaw had 20,534, and only 11.4% of the ZIP by land area is inside town limits. Check the town on the tax record before you pick a permit office. (Census, ZIP 28173; U.S. Census Bureau)
- Union County Water serves Waxhaw, but the 2016 Waxhaw Comprehensive Plan notes that the Waxhaw Creek basin has no sewer service apart from a line serving JAARS, so ask whether a home there is on septic before you hire. (Union County Water; Waxhaw 2016 plan)
- Exterior work on a designated Waxhaw Historic Landmark needs a Certificate of Appropriateness, from town staff for minor work or the Historic Preservation Commission for major work. Ordinary maintenance and repair that keeps the same design, material and appearance does not. (Waxhaw Historic Landmark Standards: Design and Resource Guide for Property Owners)
Waxhaw guides
- What Is Waxhaw NC Known For? 10 Things to Know
- Daycare in Waxhaw NC: How 10 Centers Compare
- Best Restaurants in Waxhaw NC: 10 to Try First
- Pediatricians Near Waxhaw NC: 10 Practices Ranked
- Waxhaw NC Things to Do: 7 of the Top 10 Are Free
- Best Moving Companies in South Charlotte
- The Best Veterinarians and Clinics in Waxhaw NC
- Live in South Charlotte: Which Town Fits Your Move
Where these facts come from
Population and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2020 Census, the 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey five year estimates, and the Vintage 2025 population estimates. Water, permit and zoning facts come from the town, county or utility named beside each one. Every link above opens the source we read.
Last updated: October 31, 2026