At a Glance
Median Income
$99,272
$47,804 per capita
Home Value
$386,900
Zillow: $511,593
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.7% smoking rate
How Mint Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mint Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mint Hill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mint Hill residents earn a median household income of $99,272 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,804. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Mint Hill is $386,900 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,593. Median rent is $1,498/month, with 28.7% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Mint Hill reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 832/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Mint Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mint Hill 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 totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population26,954
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,096/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,272
Per Capita$47,804
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$386,900
Rent$1,498
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$511,593
Housing Units10,591
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property832/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation736 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Mint Hill was founded in 1770.
The median home in Mint Hill was built in 1991.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% 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.