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Mint Hill’s story
166 years in pictures
Census counts: 192 in 1900, 26,450 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1949 on.
- 1860Mint Hill is settled
Photo: Algorhythms · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
29,476
2025 Census estimate · +11.4% since 2020
Typical home
$509K
+0.5% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
45.1
years
Jobs based here
7,076
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#58 of 286 in NC
Is Mint Hill a good place to live?
Mint Hill grades B overall, 58th of 286 graded towns in North Carolina, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 81% of the country and the median household earns $101K. It also does better than most on safety: crime is low: it reports less per resident than 65% of U.S. towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $509K for a typical one and 6.1 times the Charlotte metro’s $83K median household income. Mint Hill's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 89% of U.S. towns. 21% of workers work from home in Mint Hill, against 12% in North Carolina’s towns and 11% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Ezell Farm Community Park, at 88 acres.
A growing town
Mint Hill has grown 30% since 2010
22,722 counted in 2010 and 26,450 in 2020; an estimated 29,476 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 11.4% since 2020, after 16.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Mint Hill grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far Mint Hill is from typical.
HealthNovant Health Mint Hill Medical Center 3.3 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →SafetyB+Open →SchoolsB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 45% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.3 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors8 miles of trails; 2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryDOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$509K typical home, up 0.5% in a year; 56 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 45.1–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 30 attractions →Bank of America Stadium and 20 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mint Hill. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaBank of America Stadium
17 mi Theme parkCarowinds
26 mi LakeLake Norman16 mi MuseumSullenberger Aviation Museum70K visitors a year
8 mi Stadium & arenaBojangles Coliseum8 mi TheatreOvens AuditoriumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Bank of America Stadium: HangingCurve, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Carowinds: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bojangles Coliseum: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mint Hill: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mint Hill, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCharlotte WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery other weekCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMecklenburg County Board of ElectionsMecklenburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2022
ZIP codes28227, 2810528227 94% · 28105 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mint Hill.
Mint Hill fares better on crime within North Carolina than nationally and has added half again as many jobs in ten years, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of North Carolina.
HousingCost of living grade C
For cost of living, Mint Hill earns a C
At 6.1 years of the Charlotte metro’s $83K median household income, the typical home (about $509K) costs more against local pay than in 85% of North Carolina towns; that ratio is one input to its C for cost of living. The median property tax bill is $2,866, against $1,896 across North Carolina, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
Mint Hill’s median rent is $1,528 a month. The typical Mint Hill home is worth about $509,000, about the same as a year ago, 53% above the North Carolina typical home. 83% of households own their home in Mint Hill.
$509KZillow home value
| Mint Hill | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,528 a month | $1,084 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Mint Hill$509K
North Carolina$332K
Market temperature
56
days on market
98.2%
sale-to-list price
+0.5%
value change, 1 year
37
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB−
Mint Hill’s schools rank behind 54% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Three of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Rocky River High School, with 1,562 students.
46%of NC districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Hill MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 878 | B |
| Rocky River High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,562 | C |
| Bain ElementaryTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 766 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
For health, Mint Hill earns an A−
29% of Mint Hill adults have obesity. Mint Hill beats the North Carolina average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 15% of Mint Hill adults report frequent mental distress.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Mint Hill | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 24% | 25% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Mint Hill | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.7% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 7.9% |
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
3.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
76th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
More than half of Mint Hill’s working residents commute to Charlotte
Jobs based here grew from 4,589 in 2013 to 7,076.
Most working residents leave Mint Hill for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Mint Hill grew to 7,076 in 2023, 2,487 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Mint Hill is 29 minutes.
6%work in town
| Mint Hill | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.5% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mint Hill6%
Charlotte52%
Matthews4%
Concord3%
Raleigh2%
12 mi
median commute distance
7,076
jobs based in Mint Hill
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 51% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC+
Mint Hill has set aside 2.3% of its land for conservation
7.6 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
#107for trails in NC
| Mint Hill | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
2.3%
conserved · 357 of 15,810 acres
7.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Park on Wilgrove | 1.5 mi | 23 |
| 2. Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park | 1.3 mi | 71 |
| 3. Mint Hill Founders Park | 1.1 mi | 27 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Mint Hill
Mint Hill has mild winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 90°, January nights drop to 31° and about 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyB+
For safety, Mint Hill earns a B+
At 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 93% of North Carolina’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 37 reported in 2025, 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
65%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mint Hill1.3
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Mint Hill8
North Carolina18.2
U.S.15.5
65th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
93rd
percentile among NC towns
37
violent crimes reported in 2025
235
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than North Carolina overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). Mint Hill has grown 11% since 2020, to 29,476 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 40% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
45.1median age · NC 39.1
| Mint Hill | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 29% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
Mint HillNorth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school20%
Some college22%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Mint Hill | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.1% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.1% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.2% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.4% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.9% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Mint Hill
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 2014, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mint Hill.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
9
paid flood claims since 2014
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mint Hill
19pages on Mint Hill
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 54% of NC districts · 7 schoolsSafetyB+1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than NC on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$509K typical home · up 0.5% in a yearWork & commuteA−$101K median household income · 7,076 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 45% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Mint Hill
Charlotte Christian College and Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Charlotte4.9 mi$12,858 tuitionUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity or college · Public · Charlotte9.9 mi$7,239 in-state tuitionCentral Piedmont Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Charlotte10.4 mi$2,792 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Mint Hill residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Mint Hill for work
Where Mint Hill’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,076jobs based in Mint Hill
6%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mint Hill
Town in North Carolina, United States
Mint Hill is a suburban town in southeastern Mecklenburg and northwestern Union counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is a major suburb on the outskirts of Charlotte and near the Cabarrus County line. The population was 26,450 at the 2020 census, up from 22,722 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1971
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft
Mint Hill’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Mint Hill.
CharlotteMatthewsMint Hill
Questions about Mint Hill
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mint Hill, NC a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Mint Hill grades B overall, better than 62% of U.S. towns and #58 of 286 in North Carolina. It grades A− for health, B+ for safety and B− for schools.
Is Mint Hill, NC expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.