North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Huntersville is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 62,458. Residents earn $119,951 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Huntersville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Huntersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Huntersville is $119,951, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Huntersville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Huntersville is $439,300, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,742 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Huntersville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,956 per 100,000, near the national average.
Huntersville is a highly educated community — 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Huntersville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,951 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,140 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,535 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53,030 |
| County GDP | $186,114M |
| Restaurants | 3,143 |
| Healthcare | 3,692 |
| Retail | 3,614 |
| Manufacturing | 774 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,763 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
| Census Median | $439,300 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $545,553 |
| Median List Price | $559,900 |
| Median List Price | $559,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $209 |
| Homes Sold | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 22.7% |
| Inventory | 247 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,742 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,926 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,763 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,929/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,692 |
| Total Violent | 112.9/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.0/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.6/100K |
| Robbery | 29.2/100K |
| Assault | 68.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,956.2/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 290.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,613.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.6/100K |
| Arson | 9.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4068°N, 80.8687°W |
| County FIPS | 37119 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.3% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Total Area | 41.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 17 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 17 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,692 |
| Restaurants | 3,143 |
| Retail Stores | 3,614 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |