Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Cornelius
Cornelius, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,438
Population
30,027
Renter Mix
33% Rent
An upscale suburb on Lake Normal just north of Charlotte
Lakeside
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Park-Like
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Outdoors
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Suburban
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Cornelius is an upscale suburb just 20 miles north of Charlotte that’s nestled on Lake Norman. This family-friendly city offers a park-like atmosphere, an abundance of rentals, and all the conveniences you could need. Residents flock to Jetton Park to enjoy over 100 acres of lakeside property with a small beach, tennis courts, and nature trails. Nearby, Ramsey Creek Park is popular for boating, fishing, and sand volleyball. Yacht clubs, golf courses, and marinas line the shores of this lively lake. Locals appreciate the amenities in town like supermarkets, major retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Interstate 77 runs directly through town, making it easy for residents to travel to larger cities for work or leisure.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$104,663
Average: $136,712
Education
13,614
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,596
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cornelius has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cornelius, NC is $661 for a studio, $1,439 for one bedroom, $1,749 for two bedrooms, and $2,005 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cornelius has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,439/month
798 Sq Ft
House
$2,815/month
1,768 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,166/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,313/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
Public
Grades K-5
567 Students
Public
Grades K-8
235 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,326 Students
Public
Grades K-8
235 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,518 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carolina Raptor Center
- Latta Plantation Nature Center
Airports
- Concord-Padgett Regional
- Charlotte/Douglas International
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Methodology
† 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.