Indian Trail, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.5

D+

out of 100

Overview

Indian Trail is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 42,854, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $418,576. Median household income is $95,101.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,854 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $418,576 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $95,101 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.7 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,854

Source: Census ACS

$418,576

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$95,101

Source: Census ACS

29.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

10

Source: Walk Score

112 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Union County (county-level results)

37%
62%
Democrat 51,168
Republican 86,271
Leans R+25.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 49.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 62.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 43.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 10/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 53.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.5

Location

Indian Trail, NC (35.0831, -80.6597)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.