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Cornelius, NC

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An upscale suburb on Lake Normal just north of Charlotte

Lakeside Park-Like Outdoors Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly

Cornelius is an upscale suburb just 20 miles north of Charlotte that’s nestled on Lake Norman. This family-friendly city offers a park-like atmosphere, an abundance of rentals, and all the conveniences you could need. Residents flock to Jetton Park to enjoy over 100 acres of lakeside property with a small beach, tennis courts, and nature trails. Nearby, Ramsey Creek Park is popular for boating, fishing, and sand volleyball. Yacht clubs, golf courses, and marinas line the shores of this lively lake. Locals appreciate the amenities in town like supermarkets, major retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Interstate 77 runs directly through town, making it easy for residents to travel to larger cities for work or leisure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cornelius, NC is $653 for a studio, $1,413 for one bedroom, $1,693 for two bedrooms, and $1,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cornelius has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,413/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$2,689/month
1,939 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,452/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,450/month
1,501 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

J.V. Washam Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

810 Students

8
out of 10

Cornelius Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

6
out of 10

Bailey Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,326 Students

9
out of 10

William Amos Hough High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,518 Students

8
out of 10

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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 2025.