Living in Wesley Chapel, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wesley Chapel · Census data 2020–2024
Wesley Chapel has 9,090 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $132,188 (83% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $535,500, the median rent is $3,191/month.
Wesley Chapel at a glance
- Population
- 9,090
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $132,188State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $535,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $3,191/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wesley Chapel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wesley Chapel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wesley Chapel the median home value is $535,500, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,191 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,427 a month in housing costs.
Wesley Chapel median household income
The median household income in Wesley Chapel is $132,188 and the income per person is $55,995. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Wesley Chapel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,200
- Owner-occupied
- 98.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.9%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.97
Wesley Chapel demographics
- Population
- 9,090
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 3,063
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wesley Chapel ›
Education in Wesley Chapel
47.7% of adults 25 and older in Wesley Chapel have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wesley Chapel
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Wesley Chapel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | $132,188 | $535,500 | $3,191 |
| Weddington | 13,805 | $190,766 | $824,100 | $1,927 |
| Mineral Springs | 3,314 | $91,500 | $389,900 | $1,340 |
| Indian Trail | 42,036 | $108,483 | $385,000 | $2,077 |
| Waxhaw | 22,275 | $131,894 | $549,400 | $1,840 |
| Lake Park | 3,431 | $66,411 | $334,500 | $2,040 |
| Marvin | 6,692 | $250,001 | $906,000 | — |
| Stallings | 16,886 | $115,974 | $428,000 | $1,882 |
| Monroe | 36,759 | $72,540 | $309,100 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Wesley Chapel, NC?
The median household income in Wesley Chapel is $132,188, 83% 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 Wesley Chapel?
The median home value in Wesley Chapel is $535,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Wesley Chapel?
The median gross rent in Wesley Chapel is $3,191 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is Wesley Chapel, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Wesley Chapel?
The median age in Wesley Chapel is 41.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wesley Chapel?
The average commute to work in Wesley Chapel is 32 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wesley Chapel?
The unemployment rate in Wesley Chapel is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wesley Chapel?
47.7% of adults in Wesley Chapel 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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