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Mint Hill.
About
Life in Mint Hill
If you're considering Mint Hill, understand that you're buying into a mature suburb that's solidly middle to upper-middle class—the median household income is nearly $100,000 and homes average around $429,000. The commute to Charlotte's job centers is manageable at about 28 minutes on average, though you'll be car-dependent; this is suburban sprawl, not walkable neighborhoods. The community is stable and family-oriented, with about 62% of households being married couples and nearly a third having children under 18, so you'll find good schools and established neighborhoods, but less of the diversity or cultural buzz you'd get closer to the city.
Mint Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
14.7%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mint Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mint Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (12.5%), and 9.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
62.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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 24% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Mint Hill
In Mint Hill, rent runs 24% above the NC average, and home values are 48% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,866
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $508,614 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Mint Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mint Hill is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mint Hill 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
Commute28.6 min avg
How Mint Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mint Hill, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
Regional airport · few flights196k passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mint Hill runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
122.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
805.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill, 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
Mint Hill is about 2% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mecklenburg County, which includes Mint Hill, 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
Mint Hill is about 2% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mint Hill 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
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
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 Mint Hill
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mint Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Charlotte
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Matthews
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 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.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mint Hill
Mint Hill's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mint Hill (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9.9 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
10.4 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 · 1,244 students · in-state tuition $22,370 · 40% graduate · median earnings $44,849 (10 yrs after entry)
Queens University of Charlotte
10.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,211 students · in-state tuition $48,445 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
11.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,184 students · in-state tuition $44,581 · 52% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (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, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mint Hill
Mint Hill has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
41 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
42 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
65 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
80 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mint Hill
Mint Hill Branch Library
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Charlotte
Cities Near Mint Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mint Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mint Hill FAQ
Is Mint Hill, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Mint Hill's median rent is $1,528/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $100,860/year. Median home value is $428,900.
Is Mint Hill, North Carolina safe?⌄
Mint Hill's violent crime rate was 122 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 805 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mint Hill, North Carolina?⌄
Mint Hill has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mint Hill, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Mint Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,528/month and median household income is $100,860/year. The median home value is $428,900. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mint Hill, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Mint Hill is 29 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