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Cornelius
  • Suburb of Charlotte, NC

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

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Cornelius is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 30,925. Cornelius is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Cornelius offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cornelius there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cornelius and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cornelius are highly rated.

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About Cornelius...
Population
30,925

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$371,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,343
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Cornelius Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    95.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    12.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    3.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    127.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    918.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    28.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Cornelius

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$95,147
National
$69,021

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