At a Glance
Median Income
$99,073
$40,319 per capita
Home Value
$343,500
Zillow: $416,183
Median Rent
$1,916/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Indian Trail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indian Trail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indian Trail 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
Indian Trail residents earn a median household income of $99,073 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,319. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Indian Trail is $343,500 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,183. Median rent is $1,916/month, with 30.9% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Indian Trail reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,253/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Indian Trail hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indian Trail has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population41,146
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,801/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,073
Per Capita$40,319
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$343,500
Rent$1,916
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$416,183
Housing Units13,789
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,253/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Indian Trail was founded in 1861.
The median home in Indian Trail was built in 2003.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
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