Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Indian Trail, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,428
Population
41,935
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Peaceful countryside living just outside of Charlotte
Suburb
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
Indian Trail is filled with residential areas and open land in North Carolina with relatively affordable apartment and condo rentals. Located just 16 miles southeast of Charlotte, Indian Trail’s residents enjoy a calm lifestyle while still having a quick commute to all of Charlotte’s major attractions.
Great schools reside in this area, such as Indian Trail Elementary School and Sun Valley High School, zoned into Union County Public Schools. Indian Trail offers community parks, grocery stores, a variety of restaurants, and an upscale multiplex theater. Experience local eats at the Trail House, one of the best local restaurants in Indian Trail with a wide range of menu items. This spot has something for everyone with a lively atmosphere and outdoor patio.
Explore the City
Indian Trail residents have over a 30-minute commute to Uptown Charlotte.
Piedmont Middle School is ranked #50 in North Carolina Middle Schools.
Students at Union County Early College can earn their associate degree.
The vision of Metrolina Christian is to have students graduate with a Biblical worldview.
Indian Trail is only 10 minutes from Monroe Airport which hosts the Warbirds Over Monroe.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,670
Average: $114,683
Education
12,507
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,100
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Indian Trail has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Indian Trail, NC is $1,253 for a studio, $1,434 for one bedroom, $1,725 for two bedrooms, and $2,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Indian Trail has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,434/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,394/month
2,024 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,069/month
1,718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Indian Trail, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
720 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
720 Students
Indian Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
576 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
576 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
450 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,291 Students
Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trail
Public
Grades K-8
1,060 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,754 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
- Fred Kirby Park
- Blair Mills Park
- Stallings Municipal Park
- Campbell Creek Greenway
- Mint Hill Veteran's Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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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.