About Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg is a county in the Charlotte Metropolitan area. It has a population of 1,163,701 and a population density of 2,092, which is 95% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is 2 years below the Charlotte Metro median age and 3 years below the national average.


Mecklenburg County has a median home value of $413,695, which is 9% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,775 is 1% above the metro average rent and 15% below the national average rent The average household income in Mecklenburg County is $84,593 , which is 4% above the Metro average household income and 8% above the national average of household income.

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$413,695Median Home Value
$374,437 Charlotte Metro Area
$1,775Median Rent
$1,765 Charlotte Metro Area
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Mecklenburg County's population is made up of 47% married, 39% single, 10% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 32%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 55% of the population in Mecklenburg County.

1,163,701Population
2,805,115 Charlotte Metro Area
2,092Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
36 Median Age
38 Charlotte Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Mecklenburg County is $52,859. The Median Household Income is $84,593

$52,859Income Per Capita
$45,768 Charlotte Metro Area
$84,593Median Household Income
$81,262 Charlotte Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
11% Charlotte Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
4% Charlotte Metro Area
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Amenities in Mecklenburg County
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$413,695Median Home Value
$374,437 Charlotte Metro Area
$1,775Median Rent
$1,765 Charlotte Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Charlotte Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
45%
Home Owners
55%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Paw Creek Township crime index is 156 which is higher than the national average.

156
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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