Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Albemarle
Albemarle, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,128
Population
17,972
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A slice of history in a wooded retreat
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Albemarle is a small city in North Carolina roughly 40 miles east of Downtown Charlotte. It is a charming community with a fascinating history. The city is named for British General George Monck, who led his troops to victory during the English Civil War, which ended in 1651 with Charles II, son of executed King Charles I, coming out of exile to be restored as king. King Charles II was so grateful for Monck’s efforts that he granted him land in the Colonies and named him Duke of Albemarle.
Explore the history of Albemarle in the city’s many historic districts, including the charming Downtown Albemarle Historic District. But while you’ll love strolling along Main Street and enjoying the many shops and restaurants housed in historic buildings, the surrounding landscape is equally impressive. Albemarle is located in the Piedmont’s Uwharrie Lakes region, and it is close to several popular lakes. It is also near Morrow Mountain State Park and Uwharrie National Forest. These two parks provide opportunities for hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,688
Average: $64,582
Education
2,729
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,554
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Albemarle has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Albemarle, NC is $1,266 for one bedroom, $794 for two bedrooms, and $2,595 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albemarle has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,266/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$1,323/month
601 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-5
194 Students
Public
Grades K-5
546 Students
Public
Grades K-5
319 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
409 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
188 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
390 Students
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Public
Grades 9-12
16 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Morrow Mountain State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.