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Cabarrus County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Cabarrus County is located in North Carolina with a population of 221,200. Cabarrus County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Cabarrus County, most residents own their homes. In Cabarrus County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cabarrus County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cabarrus County are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$239,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,038
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Cabarrus County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    75.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    16.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    50.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    366.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,509.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    96.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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