The Town FilesHuntersville, North Carolina
Town in Mecklenburg County · population 61,376 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,900
- Household income
- $120,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.1
Huntersville is a town of 61,376 people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $472,900, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more upscale than 95% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 94% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 94% of North Carolina towns.
How Huntersville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huntersville is worth $472,900, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $120,516, which is more affordable than 47% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,834 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntersville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,900 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,834 | $969 |
| Median household income | $120,516 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Huntersville
| People | Huntersville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 28.4% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Huntersville
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntersville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 28, 1973 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Mecklenburg County since 1996
Mecklenburg County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County had 788,436 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,111 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Huntersville itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Huntersville
16 public schools with 14,894 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Charter (charter) | K-12 | 2,212 | 17.6 |
| North Mecklenburg High School | 9-12 | 2,061 | 17.9 |
| Hopewell High School | 9-12 | 1,774 | 18.7 |
| Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy (charter) | K-11 | 1,076 | 17.1 |
| Francis Bradley Middle | 6-8 | 1,067 | 18.4 |
| Huntersville Elementary | K-5 | 893 | 16.5 |
| Blythe Elementary | PK-5 | 884 | 16.4 |
| Barnette Elementary | PK-5 | 817 | 19.0 |
| J. M. Alexander Middle | 6-8 | 802 | 19.1 |
| North Academy of World Languages | K-8 | 678 | 14.7 |
| Torrence Creek Elementary | K-5 | 674 | 14.3 |
| Bonnie Cone Classical Academy (charter) | K-6 | 546 | 17.6 |
Towns near Huntersville
- Cornelius, NC4.6 mi · 31,412 people · home $559,400
- Davidson, NC5.7 mi · 15,106 people · home $687,700
- Lowesville, NC7.8 mi · 3,281 people · home $406,500
- Westport, NC8.7 mi · 5,705 people · home $580,000
- Mount Holly, NC10.1 mi · 17,703 people · home $337,800
- Lake Norman of Iredell, NC10.1 mi · 11,395 people · home $887,400
- Mooresville, NC12.4 mi · 50,193 people · home $390,900
- Stanley, NC13.1 mi · 3,963 people · home $270,200
Huntersville questions
Is Huntersville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntersville scores better for retirees than 41% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 17%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Huntersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntersville is valued at $472,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,516, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,834 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntersville?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Huntersville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 28, 1973. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)