Mint Hill, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.7

D+

out of 100

Overview

Mint Hill is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 27,815, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $516,660. Median household income is $92,102.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,815 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $516,660 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $92,102 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.1 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,815

Source: Census ACS

$516,660

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$92,102

Source: Census ACS

28.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

10

Source: Walk Score

111 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Mecklenburg County (county-level results)

66%
33%
Democrat 376,454
Republican 187,770
Leans D+32.9

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 39.8/100

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

Income vs Housing 49.1/100

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

Commute Time 48.5/100

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

Crime 80/100

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 53.1/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 68.7

Location

Mint Hill, NC (35.1735, -80.6570)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

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