Kannapolis, North Carolina

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.2

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out of 100

Overview

Kannapolis is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 59,321, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $282,200. Median household income is $66,487.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 59,321 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $282,200 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $66,487 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.6 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

59,321

Source: Census ACS

$282,200

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$66,487

Source: Census ACS

25.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

97 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cabarrus County (county-level results)

45%
53%
Democrat 54,494
Republican 63,746
Leans R+7.7

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 72.8/100

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

Income vs Housing 64.9/100

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

Commute Time 56/100

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

Crime 65/100

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

Walkability 22/100

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

Purchasing Power 48/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 74.2

Location

Kannapolis, NC (35.5020, -80.6359)
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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.