In Mecklenburg, North Carolina, the median home price is $421,920, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $87,005; the population is 1,154,681; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 672.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mecklenburg at a glance
Population
1,154,681
Median Household Income
$87,005
Typical Home Value
$421,920
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
672.7
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg has a population of 1,154,681. The median home value is $421,920, 23% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $87,005 (20% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are 1, Charlotte, 13, Morning Star, and 15, Huntersville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mecklenburg
14 towns, by population.
- 1, Charlotte903,844 pop.
- 13, Morning Star38,293 pop.
- 15, Huntersville37,828 pop.
- 10, Lemley32,249 pop.
- 9, Deweese30,236 pop.
- 6, Clear Creek24,088 pop.
- 3, Steele Creek21,863 pop.
- 11, Long Creek14,590 pop.
- 5, Providence11,947 pop.
- 14, Pineville11,055 pop.
- 8, Mallard Creek10,923 pop.
- 12, Paw Creek7,086 pop.
- 7, Crab Orchard5,665 pop.
- 2, Berryhill5,014 pop.
County rankings in North Carolina
Every county in North Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in North Carolina
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in North Carolina
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in North Carolina by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in North Carolina
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in North Carolina
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in North Carolina
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in North Carolina
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in North Carolina
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in North Carolina
- 10Best school ratingsNorth Carolina School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in North Carolina
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in North Carolina
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in North Carolina
Mecklenburg at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mecklenburg?
- Mecklenburg has a population of 1,154,681 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mecklenburg?
- The median home value in Mecklenburg is $421,920. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mecklenburg?
- Median household income in Mecklenburg is $87,005 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mecklenburg in?
- Mecklenburg is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Mecklenburg?
- Mecklenburg contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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