At a Glance
Median Income
$114,688
$81,937 per capita
Home Value
$512,400
Zillow: $522,002
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.6%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
8.6% smoking rate
How Cornelius Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cornelius's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cornelius a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cornelius residents earn a median household income of $114,688 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,937. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cornelius is $512,400 , 82% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,002. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Cornelius reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
59.6% of adults in Cornelius hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornelius has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population32,009
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,522/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,688
Per Capita$81,937
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$512,400
Rent$1,571
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$522,002
Housing Units14,358
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property1,045/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary163/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation774 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Cornelius was founded in 1893.
The median home in Cornelius was built in 2001.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.