Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Mint Hill
Mint Hill, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,239
Population
27,560
Renter Mix
17% Rent
A major suburb on the outskirts of Charlotte
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Affordable
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Commuter
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Family-Friendly
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Mint Hill is a major suburb on the outskirts of Charlotte, located just 13 miles east of Downtown Charlotte and 20 miles east of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Home to Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park and Pine Lake Country Club, residents have plenty of access to the great outdoors. Supermarkets, big-box stores, and a movie theater sit nearby at Sycamore Commons. Mint Hill offers good public schools and a family-friendly environment. Renters show interest in this city because of its affordable housing options in town and in the surrounding area. Commuters appreciate easy access to Charlotte, the airport, Interstate 485, and other larger cities nearby like Concord.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,030
Average: $110,017
Education
8,991
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,238
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mint Hill has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mint Hill, NC is $1,262 for one bedroom, $1,427 for two bedrooms, and $1,729 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mint Hill has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,262/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$2,505/month
2,030 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,940/month
1,411 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mint Hill, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
1,331 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,331 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,331 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mint Hill Veteran's Park
- Blair Mills Park
- Campbell Creek Greenway
- Stallings Municipal Park
- Fred Kirby Park
Military Bases
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.