Cornelius, NC

Living in Cornelius

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 26
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 31
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Schools 81
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Residents

29k Population +6.3k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate14%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$91k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$322k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
50% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$247 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cornelius

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26

Property Crime in Cornelius

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 4 1
Mar 51 4 1
Apr 59 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cornelius

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cornelius, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cornelius, NC

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Davidson Green School
2 miles, NE
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Davidson Day School
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Cornelius, NC

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Davidson College
3 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cornelius, NC

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Airports

Airports near Cornelius, NC

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