Living in Mint Hill, Charlotte NC
Mint Hill is a Charlotte neighborhood with a median home sales price around $477,285 and median household income near $103,876. Compare prices, demographics, and nearby areas on the interactive map.
Mint Hill covers far east Mecklenburg with larger lots, newer subdivisions, and Highway 51 / I-485 access. QoL home sales prices and ACS incomes often exceed the Charlotte aggregate while walk scores stay low. Compare with Matthews and Highland Creek if you want town amenities without inner-ring density. QoL home sales prices for Mint Hill ($477,285) compare to Charlotte citywide ($489,824). The EPA walkability index for this neighborhood is about 8.6. ACS median household income rolls to roughly $103,876 across planning area 403, planning area 407, planning area 408, planning area 423, planning area 431, planning area 435, planning area 436, planning area 454. Know Charlotte summarizes public ACS, City of Charlotte quality-of-life, and housing indicators for Mint Hill so you can compare it with nearby neighborhoods on the same map layers. Open the interactive Charlotte map to pan the boundary, switch choropleths, and jump to adjacent spokes without leaving the same data vintage. Figures are neighborhood rollups of planning-area statistics—not a listing service—and should be checked against the methodology page and source vintages before making a move decision.
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte citywide. Walkability is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price | $477,285 | $489,824 |
| Median household income | $103,876 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 47.1 | 36.4 |
| Population | 15,982 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability (EPA) | 8.6Weak | 10.4Typical |
Demographics
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Mint Hill vs Charlotte citywide. ACS is an ongoing Census survey; the 5-year product pools recent responses so smaller neighborhoods have more stable estimates than a single year.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,876 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 47.1 | 36.4 |
| Population | 15,982 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied | 86.4% | 57.2% |
Amenities
City of Charlotte proximity scores, EPA walkability, and city crime rates for Mint Hill vs Charlotte citywide. Each figure is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas (configurable in admin). Crime rates are reported-incident indicators, not a safe/unsafe verdict. Read how to read Charlotte crime rates and methodology.
- Grocery proximity
- 18.0Typical
Charlotte 37.5Typical
- Transit proximity
- 35.4Typical
Charlotte 74.4Typical
- Tree canopy
- 59.4Typical
Charlotte 46.7Typical
- Walkability
- 8.6Weak
Charlotte 10.4Typical
- Violent crime rate
- 0.1Strong
Charlotte 4.4Typical
- Property crime rate
- 0.3Strong
Charlotte 32.9Typical
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Nearby schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) campuses near Mint Hill. Exact assignment depends on your address. Verify with the CMS school locator and NC DPI report cards for ratings. We list names and levels only.
Elementary
- Bain0.7 mi
- Lebanon Road2.5 mi
High
- Rocky River2.2 mi
FAQ
What is the median home price in Mint Hill, Charlotte NC?
According to City of Charlotte home sales data as of 2023, Mint Hill has a median home sales price of about $477,285, compared with roughly $489,824 Charlotte citywide. Figures are city sales indicators, not an MLS median.
What is the median household income in Mint Hill?
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Mint Hill show a median household income of about $103,876 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte citywide ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error; treat as directional.
How walkable is Mint Hill?
For Mint Hill, the EPA National Walkability Index is 8.6 on a 1–20 scale (Red: Weak among Charlotte planning areas), EPA vintage 2021. Walkability: Red (Weak) vs Charlotte NPAs — higher scores rank better. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Mint Hill a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Mint Hill’s median sales price ($477,285) compares to the Charlotte citywide figure ($489,824). Use Know Charlotte to compare demographics, walkability, and adjacent neighborhoods; we report public data, not buy/sell advice.
Where is Mint Hill on the Charlotte map?
Open the interactive Charlotte neighborhood map and jump to this area via the explore link on this page. Map selection uses planning area 403; see methodology for how named neighborhoods relate to official planning boundaries.
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-09-05.