Living in Indian Trail, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Trail · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Trail has 42,036 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $108,483 (50% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $385,000, the median rent is $2,077/month.
Indian Trail at a glance
- Population
- 42,036
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $108,483State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $385,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $2,077/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Indian Trail a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Indian Trail
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Trail the median home value is $385,000, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,077 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,811 a month in housing costs.
Indian Trail median household income
The median household income in Indian Trail is $108,483 and the income per person is $41,956. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Indian Trail: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,576
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.05
Indian Trail demographics
- Population
- 42,036
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 13,796
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Trail ›
Education in Indian Trail
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Indian Trail have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Trail
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Indian Trail vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 42,036 | $108,483 | $385,000 | $2,077 |
| Lake Park | 3,431 | $66,411 | $334,500 | $2,040 |
| Stallings | 16,886 | $115,974 | $428,000 | $1,882 |
| Hemby Bridge | 2,096 | $71,688 | $298,400 | $1,544 |
| Matthews | 30,577 | $108,611 | $445,100 | $1,764 |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | $132,188 | $535,500 | $3,191 |
| Weddington | 13,805 | $190,766 | $824,100 | $1,927 |
| Monroe | 36,759 | $72,540 | $309,100 | $1,246 |
| Mint Hill | 27,556 | $100,860 | $428,900 | $1,528 |
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Indian Trail ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Indian Trail: FAQ
What is the median household income in Indian Trail, NC?
The median household income in Indian Trail is $108,483, 50% 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 Indian Trail?
The median home value in Indian Trail is $385,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Indian Trail?
The median gross rent in Indian Trail is $2,077 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Indian Trail, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Indian Trail?
The median age in Indian Trail is 36.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Indian Trail?
The average commute to work in Indian Trail is 28 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Trail?
The unemployment rate in Indian Trail is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Trail?
40.2% of adults in Indian Trail 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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