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Huntersville.
About
Life in Huntersville
Huntersville offers suburban comfort with Charlotte access, but you're trading true small-town feel for exurban sprawl. The median home price of $472,900 and median household income of $120,000 tell you this is an established, affluent suburb—not cutting-edge trendy, just solid and stable. You'll need a car; your 27-minute commute to Charlotte is manageable until traffic backs up on I-77, which cuts through the middle of town.
Huntersville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+11.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Huntersville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Huntersville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (24.4%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.6%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 49% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Huntersville
In Huntersville, rent runs 49% above the NC average, and home values are 64% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,242
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $544,090 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Huntersville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Huntersville is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Huntersville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Commute27.1 min avg
How Huntersville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Huntersville, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
Regional airport · few flights196k passengers boarded in 2025
- 15 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 65% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Huntersville runs 65% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
115.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,097.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Huntersville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mecklenburg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mecklenburg County, which includes Huntersville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.4M |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $72,500 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mecklenburg County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mecklenburg County, which includes Huntersville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
176
per year
Moderate Days
189
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mecklenburg County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Huntersville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.0"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.49" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.95" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.84" |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.36" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.99" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.71" |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.31" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 3.57" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Huntersville
Huntersville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Atrium Health University City
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Charlotte
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Mooresville
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Charlotte
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Huntersville
Huntersville's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Huntersville (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 24,453 students · in-state tuition $7,317 · 69% graduate · median earnings $63,486 (10 yrs after entry)
Central Piedmont Community College
13.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,067 students · in-state tuition $2,454 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,413 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,867 students · in-state tuition $69,315 · 91% graduate · median earnings $89,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville
13.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,345 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,276 students · in-state tuition $21,500 · 48% graduate · median earnings $53,850 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,244 students · in-state tuition $22,370 · 40% graduate · median earnings $44,849 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Huntersville
Huntersville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
34 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
35 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
56 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
76 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Huntersville
North County Regional Library
16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville
Cities Near Huntersville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Huntersville?
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Huntersville FAQ
Is Huntersville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Huntersville's median rent is $1,834/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $120,516/year. Median home value is $472,900.
Is Huntersville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Huntersville's violent crime rate was 115 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1097 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Huntersville, North Carolina?⌄
Huntersville has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Huntersville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Huntersville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,834/month and median household income is $120,516/year. The median home value is $472,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Huntersville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Huntersville is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from