City profile
Huntersville, NC
Mecklenburg County · Population 63,969
Huntersville is a city in Mecklenburg County, NC with about 63,969 residents and a typical home value near $473,000. It is 12 miles from Charlotte, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$472,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,904
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
111
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Tornado, Lightning
Nearest major airport
14 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 66% Democratic / 33% Republican
Community
Population
63,969
Black population
13.6%
County
Mecklenburg County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 63,969 residents
- Typical home value about $473,000
- 12 miles from Charlotte, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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