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Statesville.
About
Life in Statesville
Statesville offers an accessible cost of living relative to the broader Charlotte region—median home values hover around $248,000 and rent averages $1,000 monthly, making it appealing if you're priced out of the metro core. The job market is decent with a 4.2% unemployment rate and a reasonable 19.6-minute average commute, though you'll likely still need a car for most daily errands. The community is genuinely diverse, with meaningful African American, Latino, and Asian populations that shape local culture and commerce.
Statesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Foreign-Born
10.6%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
+13.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Statesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Statesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.3%), and 11.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.7%
of households
Married Couples
34.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
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 19% below NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Statesville
In Statesville, rent runs 19% below the NC average, and home values are 14% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,879
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $296,209 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above NC average
Unemployment in Statesville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Statesville is 0.4 percentage points higher than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Statesville 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
Commute20.1 min avg
How Statesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Statesville, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
Regional airport · few flights196k passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 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 85% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Statesville runs 85% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
608.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,179.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Statesville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Iredell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Iredell County, which includes Statesville, 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 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $394,500 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $255,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $351,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $230,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Iredell County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Alexander County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Statesville) is typically good — 229 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
229
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Alexander County, NC (20 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Statesville has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
4.9"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
99
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 3.71" |
| Feb | 53°F | 28°F | 3.18" |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 3.99" |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 4.05" |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 3.70" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.27" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.42" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.91" |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 3.87" |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.23" |
| Nov | 60°F | 34°F | 3.38" |
| Dec | 52°F | 29°F | 3.94" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Statesville
Statesville has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
14.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Statesville
Statesville's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Statesville
Public · 2-year · 1,948 students · in-state tuition $2,641 · 34% graduate · median earnings $37,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville
12.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,345 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (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, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Statesville
Statesville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kings Mountain National Military Park (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
53 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
53 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
62 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
69 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
92 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Statesville
Iredell County Library
201 N Tradd St, Statesville
Cities Near Statesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Statesville FAQ
Is Statesville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Statesville's median rent is $1,000/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,880/year. Median home value is $248,000.
Is Statesville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Statesville's violent crime rate was 609 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3180 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Statesville, North Carolina?⌄
Statesville has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Statesville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Statesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,000/month and median household income is $52,880/year. The median home value is $248,000. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Statesville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Statesville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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