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Huntersville

#8 in Best Suburbs to Live in Charlotte Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Charlotte, NC
  • 182 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Huntersville is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 54,572. Huntersville is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Huntersville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Huntersville there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Huntersville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Huntersville are above average.
    About Huntersville...
    Population
    54,572

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,288
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Huntersville Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      97.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      24.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      272.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,198.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      62.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Huntersville

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,320
    National
    $55,322
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    Huntersville Reviews

    182 reviews
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    I have lived in Huntersville NC for almost 15 years. The area is smaller than others, but is full of fun things to do! I went to school here, learned how to drive here and since my family still lives here, I visit in the summer and on holidays when I am home from school. It is the perfect place for starting a family. throughout my time living in Huntersville, I have watched newly married couples move in across the street and have their first, and sometimes even second, kid before wishing them farewell when they decided its time to move into a new home.
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    Huntersville, NC is one of the fastest-growing, family-friendly towns in the United States. As one of Charlotte's suburbs, it's far enough from the city that you have the town-like feel. However, it's close enough that you're a 15-minute drive away from everything downtown Charlotte offers, such as Charlotte Hornets basketball games at the Spectrum Center or Carolina Panthers football games at Bank of America Stadium. Huntersville provides many forms of entertainment itself with the likes of Birkdale Village, movie theaters, mini-golf, Lake Norman, and a constantly growing sports and recreational activity scene.
    It's a beautiful city! Right outside of Charlotte, Huntersville is continuing to grow and urbanize. Amazing city. The public schools aren't the best but the privates are great! A very diverse group of citizens.