Living in Kannapolis, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kannapolis · Census data 2020–2024
Kannapolis has 57,890 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $73,836 (about the same as the North Carolina median), the median home value is $276,400, the median rent is $1,319/month.
Kannapolis at a glance
- Population
- 57,890
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $73,836State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $276,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,319/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Kannapolis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kannapolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kannapolis the median home value is $276,400, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,603 a month in housing costs.
Kannapolis median household income
The median household income in Kannapolis is $73,836 and the income per person is $37,838. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Kannapolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,395
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.56
Kannapolis demographics
- Population
- 57,890
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 22,509
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kannapolis ›
Education in Kannapolis
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Kannapolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kannapolis
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Kannapolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis | 57,890 | $73,836 | $276,400 | $1,319 |
| Enochville | 3,321 | $66,225 | $265,700 | $1,089 |
| Landis | 3,765 | $75,000 | $252,100 | — |
| Concord | 108,719 | $86,921 | $353,700 | $1,451 |
| China Grove | 4,530 | $54,083 | $225,800 | $993 |
| Davidson | 15,660 | $166,556 | $687,700 | $1,652 |
| Harrisburg | 19,633 | $148,254 | $478,000 | $2,640 |
| Mooresville | 52,381 | $89,647 | $390,900 | $1,626 |
| Faith | 917 | $139,844 | $264,000 | $944 |
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What is the median household income in Kannapolis, NC?
The median household income in Kannapolis is $73,836, about the same as 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 Kannapolis?
The median home value in Kannapolis is $276,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Kannapolis?
The median gross rent in Kannapolis is $1,319 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Kannapolis, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Kannapolis?
The median age in Kannapolis is 36.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kannapolis?
The average commute to work in Kannapolis is 26 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kannapolis?
The unemployment rate in Kannapolis is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kannapolis?
29.7% of adults in Kannapolis 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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