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Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Iredell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
9,308 Population 386/sq mi density
$106,836 Median Income $65,368 per capita
$522,300 Home Value $545,692 Zillow
$1,246 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 3,734 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,836 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$522,300 home value, $1,246/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,836
42% above
$65,368 per capita
Home Value
$522,300
85% above
Zillow: $545,692
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
7% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
57% below
3,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
26% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Lake Norman of Catawba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Norman of Catawba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
185%
Rent
107%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Norman of Catawba a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Norman of Catawba residents earn a median household income of $106,836 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,368. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,123 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Norman of Catawba is $522,300 , 85% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,692. Median rent is $1,246/month, with 26.1% 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 1999.

Safety & Crime

Lake Norman of Catawba reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,734/100K.

Education

42.6% of adults in Lake Norman of Catawba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Norman of Catawba has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population9,308
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,836
Per Capita$65,368
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$13,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

B+
Home Value$522,300
Rent$1,246
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$545,692
Housing Units4,472
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property3,734/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,077/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation852 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Norman of Catawba was built in 1999.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.