Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Kannapolis
Kannapolis, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,357
Population
61,989
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Experience the modern south at its finest.
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Kannapolis sits in the Charlotte metro area, offering convenient commutes via Interstate 85 and Amtrak while maintaining its distinct identity. The revitalized downtown district and areas surrounding the N.C. Research Campus showcase the city’s forward momentum.
Residents enjoy “The Loop,” a connected system of running and biking trails on the north side, along with several well-maintained public parks. The rental landscape includes traditional apartment communities, townhomes, and garden-style units in both walkable and suburban settings.
As the hometown of the legendary Earnhardt racing family, Kannapolis honors its NASCAR heritage through the minor league Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball team. Incorporated in 1984, the city traces its roots to textile entrepreneur J.W. Cannon, who purchased the land in 1906 and shaped the town that bears his name.
Explore the City
Loop Road in Downtown Kannapolis
The Gem Theatre is a big part of Kannapolis history.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,410
Average: $78,040
Education
13,051
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,372
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kannapolis has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,194 for a studio, $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,611 for two bedrooms, and $1,732 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kannapolis has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
753 Sq Ft
House
$2,033/month
1,557 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,787/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kannapolis, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-8
603 Students
Public
Grades K-8
592 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
444 Students
Public
Grades K-8
603 Students
Public
Grades K-8
592 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,238 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,741 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Vietnam Veterans Park
- Frank Liske Park
- Camp T. N. Spencer 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.