Living in Cornelius, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cornelius · Census data 2020–2024
Cornelius has 32,783 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $113,767 (57% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $559,400, the median rent is $1,722/month.
Cornelius at a glance
- Population
- 32,783
- Median age
- 44State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $113,767State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $559,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,722/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Cornelius a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Cornelius
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cornelius the median home value is $559,400, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,722 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,282 a month in housing costs.
Cornelius median household income
The median household income in Cornelius is $113,767 and the income per person is $77,539. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Cornelius: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,956
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.36
Cornelius demographics
- Population
- 32,783
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 13,884
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cornelius ›
Education in Cornelius
62.2% of adults 25 and older in Cornelius have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cornelius
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Cornelius vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius | 32,783 | $113,767 | $559,400 | $1,722 |
| Davidson | 15,660 | $166,556 | $687,700 | $1,652 |
| Huntersville | 63,969 | $120,516 | $472,900 | $1,834 |
| Westport | 5,915 | $131,908 | $580,000 | $1,556 |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 12,494 | $173,542 | $887,400 | $1,327 |
| Lowesville | 3,874 | $113,510 | $406,500 | $1,490 |
| Mooresville | 52,381 | $89,647 | $390,900 | $1,626 |
| Denver | 2,497 | $65,721 | $296,300 | $869 |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 9,906 | $112,656 | $492,600 | $1,319 |
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What is the median household income in Cornelius, NC?
The median household income in Cornelius is $113,767, 57% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cornelius?
The median home value in Cornelius is $559,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Cornelius?
The median gross rent in Cornelius is $1,722 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Cornelius, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Cornelius?
The median age in Cornelius is 44 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Cornelius?
The average commute to work in Cornelius is 25 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cornelius?
The unemployment rate in Cornelius is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cornelius?
62.2% of adults in Cornelius have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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