The Town FilesIndian Trail, North Carolina
Town in Union County · population 39,997 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $385,000
- Household income
- $108,483
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.2
Indian Trail is a town of 39,997 people in Union County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $385,000, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for families than 94% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 86% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 86% of North Carolina towns.
How Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail is worth $385,000, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $108,483, which is more affordable than 62% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $2,077 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indian Trail | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $2,077 | $969 |
| Median household income | $108,483 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Indian Trail
| People | Indian Trail | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Indian Trail
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 37.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 51 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 Indian Trail since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1989 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Union County
Union County had 74,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,500 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Indian Trail itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Indian Trail
8 public schools with 7,857 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Ridge High School | 9-12 | 1,766 | 19.6 |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | 6-8 | 1,385 | 21.6 |
| Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail (charter) | K-10 | 1,181 | 20.0 |
| Sun Valley Middle | 6-8 | 929 | 17.9 |
| Poplin Elementary | K-5 | 759 | 15.8 |
| Porter Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 724 | 16.8 |
| Indian Trail Elementary | PK-5 | 620 | 15.5 |
| Hemby Bridge Elementary | PK-5 | 493 | 15.4 |
Towns near Indian Trail
- Lake Park, NC1.4 mi · 3,269 people · home $334,500
- Stallings, NC2.9 mi · 16,112 people · home $428,000
- Matthews, NC4.8 mi · 29,435 people · home $445,100
- Wesley Chapel, NC5.0 mi · 8,681 people · home $535,500
- Weddington, NC5.7 mi · 13,181 people · home $824,100
- Monroe, NC6.9 mi · 34,562 people · home $309,100
- Mint Hill, NC7.6 mi · 26,450 people · home $428,900
- Unionville, NC7.6 mi · 6,643 people · home $336,200
Indian Trail questions
Is Indian Trail, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indian Trail scores better for retirees than 13% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 18%. 9.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Indian Trail?
The median owner-occupied home in Indian Trail is valued at $385,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,483, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Indian Trail?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Indian Trail get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian Trail since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1989. 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)