Huntersville, NC

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
62,458 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$119,951 Median Income $59,140 per capita
$439,300 Home Value $545,553 Zillow
$1,742 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
113 Violent Crime/100K 1,956 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$119,951 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$439,300 home value, $1,742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,951
60% higher than US avg
Home Value $439,300
56% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 113/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.3%
70% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,742
50% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.6%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Huntersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population62,458
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,951
Per Capita$59,140
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$186,114M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$439,300
Rent$1,742
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$545,553

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property1,956/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary290/100K

Health

Obesity25.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation696 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.3%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute27 min
EV Stations17
Libraries22

Is Huntersville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Huntersville has a population of 62,458 with a density of 1,492 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.9%), with 13.7% Black.

Population

62,458
Total Population
1,492
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
41.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Huntersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.7%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.3%
23% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Huntersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huntersville is $119,951, which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Huntersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,951
60% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,140
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
IRS Avg AGI$110,535

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)53,030
County GDP$186,114M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,143
Healthcare3,692
Retail3,614
Manufacturing774

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,763
65% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Work from Home26.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Huntersville is $439,300, 56% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,742 (50% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $545,553.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$439,300
56% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$545,553
Median List Price$559,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$559,900
$/Sq Ft$209
Homes Sold66
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops22.7%
Inventory247

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,742
50% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,926

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,763
65% above US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Huntersville, 25.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.8% report depression. 16.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Huntersville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.6%
20% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity16.0%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death6,929/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access88.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,692
Huntersville has a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,956 per 100,000 (0% below US avg). The murder rate is 2.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Huntersville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent112.9/100K
70% below US avg
Murder2.0/100K
69% below US avg
Rape13.6/100K
Robbery29.2/100K
Assault68.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,956.2/100K
0% below US avg
Burglary290.0/100K
Theft1,613.7/100K
Vehicle Theft52.6/100K
Arson9.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Huntersville 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 is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall3.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density1,492/sq mi
Coordinates35.4068°N, 80.8687°W
County FIPS37119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32.7%
D 65.6%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.3%
70% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,492/sq mi
Total Area41.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations17
Alt Fuel Stations17
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities3,692
Restaurants3,143
Retail Stores3,614

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Work from Home26.1%

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