At a Glance
Median Income
$70,691
$34,271 per capita
Home Value
$245,500
Zillow: $279,713
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
1,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.9% smoking rate
How Kannapolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kannapolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kannapolis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kannapolis residents earn a median household income of $70,691 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,271. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,614 business establishments, including 487 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kannapolis is $245,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,713. Median rent is $1,168/month, with 28.2% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Kannapolis reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,797/100K. The murder rate is 9.9/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Kannapolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kannapolis has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population56,470
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,691
Per Capita$34,271
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$12,962M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,500
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$279,713
Housing Units22,068
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property1,797/100K
Murder9.9/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary203/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,537/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation715 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kannapolis was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
There are 487 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.