City profile
Lenoir, NC
Caldwell County · Population 18,299
Lenoir is a town in Caldwell County, NC with about 18,299 residents and a typical home value near $179,000. It is 61 miles from Charlotte, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$179,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,102
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
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 Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Ice storm, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
58 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
18,299
Black population
10.0%
County
Caldwell 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 18,299 residents
- Typical home value about $179,000
- 61 miles from Charlotte, NC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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