Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Harrisburg, NC
Area Guide
Enjoy a peaceful reprieve from the bustling Charlotte
Suburban
•
Family-Friendly
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Upscale
Located about 13 miles northeast of Charlotte, Harrisburg is a growing suburb in Cabarrus County. Harrisburg’s convenient highway access and close proximity to Charlotte attracts many who desire a quiet reprieve from the bustle of city life and delight in small-town charm. Harrisburg is also appealing for its top-notch schools, robust Parks and Recreation program, tight-knit community and frequent family-oriented events like the popular July Fourth Celebration.
Harrisburg is nearby major attractions, including the Charlotte Motor Speedway, PNC Music Pavilion, Concord Mills outdoor mall, and Frank Liske Park. The many amenities of Downtown Charlotte are just a 20-minute drive away from Harrisburg as well. Getting around from Harrisburg is easy with access to U.S. 29, I-485, and I-85 in addition to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,476
Average: $130,658
Education
5,625
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,183
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harrisburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harrisburg, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
1,042 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
774 Students
Public
Grades K-8
419 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
935 Students
Public
Grades K-8
419 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,720 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frank Liske Park
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens
- Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve
- Mint Hill Veteran's Park
- Vietnam Veterans Park
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.