Huntersville

Lucky residents of Huntersville can call the shores of Lake Norman home.
A look down the open fairway on hole #1 at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville
Lake Norman in Huntersville is a large reason of why people move to this area of the country.
A local artist constructed this metal bull outside of a commercial building in Huntersville.
An aerial view of Lake Norman from a beatiful brick community in Huntersville.

Huntersville, NC Area Guide

Quiet lakeside suburb just north of Charlotte.

Suburb Commuter Schools Lake Affordable

Located 14 miles north of Charlotte, Huntersville combines lakeside recreation with suburban living. Home to more than 64,000 residents, the area offers housing options from Lake Norman waterfront properties to downtown apartments. The rental market reflects steady demand, with monthly rates from $1,460 for studios to $2,192 for three-bedroom homes. The walkable Birkdale Village district features shops and restaurants, while downtown Huntersville preserves its historic character.

Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake provide opportunities for boating and water activities throughout the year. Recreation options include NorthStone Country Club and Skybrook Golf Club, along with community parks like Huntersville Athletic Park and Veterans Park. Discovery Place Kids engages visitors with hands-on exhibits, while the Carolina Renaissance Festival transforms the area into a medieval village each fall. The presence of Joe Gibbs Racing adds to the area's motorsports connection. Lake Norman Charter School and the local public schools serve the community, while I-77's express lanes offer direct access to Charlotte.

Explore the City

Lake Norman in Huntersville is a large reason of why people move to this area of the country.

A local artist constructed this metal bull outside of a commercial building in Huntersville.

An aerial view of Lake Norman from a beatiful brick community in Huntersville.

Take in the beautiful scenery on the Torrence Creek Greenway's benches in Huntersville.

Torrence Hill Greenway has lots of options for journey through Huntersville.

The Torrence Creek Greenway is a well loved paved trail through Huntersville.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Huntersville, NC is $1,404 for a studio, $1,473 for one bedroom, $1,837 for two bedrooms, and $2,378 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntersville has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,473/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$2,422/month
2,031 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,015/month
933 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,039/month
1,243 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Huntersville, NC

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Torrence Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

707 Students

Grand Oak Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

479 Students

Huntersville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

868 Students

Barnette Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

750 Students

Long Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

Francis Bradley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,064 Students

John M Alexander Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

783 Students

Merancas Middle College High

Public

Grades 11-12

202 Students

North Mecklenburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,186 Students

Hopewell High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,755 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Carolina Raptor Center
  • Latta Plantation Nature Center
  • RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens

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.