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Indian Trail.
About
Life in Indian Trail
This is a suburban commuter town, plain and simple—a place where people move to be close enough to Charlotte's job opportunities while still having their own community. The median commute is about 28 minutes, which is reasonable if you're working in or around the city. The job market here is solid with a 3.3% unemployment rate, and median household income sits at $108,000, suggesting you're looking at a fairly stable, professional population.
Indian Trail at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
13.4%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+10.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Indian Trail: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Indian Trail, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (11.5%), and 11.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
66.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
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 69% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Indian Trail
In Indian Trail, rent runs 69% above the NC average, and home values are 33% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,258
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $411,377 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Indian Trail
Unemployment in Indian Trail is 0.7 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 Indian Trail Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.2 min avg
How Indian Trail residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Indian Trail, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 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 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Union County Sheriff's Office, which covers Indian Trail, runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
112.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
625.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Union County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Union County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Union County, which includes Indian Trail, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2021 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $161,000 |
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
Union County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Union County, which includes Indian Trail, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Union County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Indian Trail 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°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.19" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 2.90" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 2.89" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.73" |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 3.63" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.79" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 2.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Indian Trail
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Indian Trail's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Matthews
Atrium Health Union
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Monroe
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 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.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Indian Trail
Indian Trail's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Indian Trail (within 15 miles)
Central Piedmont Community College
14.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,067 students · in-state tuition $2,454 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,413 (10 yrs after entry)
Queens University of Charlotte
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,211 students · in-state tuition $48,445 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,736 (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: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Indian Trail
Indian Trail has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kings Mountain National Military Park (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
42 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
42 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
66 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
86 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Indian Trail
Union West Regional Library
123 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd, Indian Trail
Cities Near Indian Trail
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Indian Trail FAQ
Is Indian Trail, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Indian Trail's median rent is $2,077/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $108,483/year. Median home value is $385,000.
Is Indian Trail, North Carolina safe?⌄
Indian Trail is policed by the Union County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 113 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 626 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Indian Trail, North Carolina?⌄
Indian Trail has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Indian Trail, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Indian Trail is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,077/month and median household income is $108,483/year. The median home value is $385,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Indian Trail, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Indian Trail is 28 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