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Huntersville, NC

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Quiet lakeside suburb just north of Charlotte.

Suburb Commuter Schools Lake Affordable

Just beyond the north side of Charlotte, Huntersville is a primarily residential community in the northern part of Mecklenburg County (“North Meck” to locals). As a suburb, Huntersville has quite a bit to offer residents: Novent Hospital and several shopping centers can be found along the Interstate 77 corridor, many of the local schools earn top marks, and numerous parks and golf courses provide grounds for outdoor recreation.

To the north, Lake Norman is a popular spot for swimming, boating, and fishing. The annual Carolina Renaissance Festival regularly brings in over 150,000 people to Huntersville each autumn.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Huntersville, NC is $1,339 for a studio, $1,497 for one bedroom, $1,751 for two bedrooms, and $2,132 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntersville has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,497/month
787 Sq Ft
House
$2,274/month
1,924 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,929/month
1,464 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

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.

32

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

Grand Oak Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

479 Students

9
out of 10

Huntersville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

868 Students

8
out of 10

Torrence Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

707 Students

6
out of 10

Long Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

6
out of 10

Barnette Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

750 Students

5
out of 10

Francis Bradley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,064 Students

6
out of 10

John M Alexander Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

783 Students

1
out of 10

Merancas Middle College High

Public

Grades 11-12

202 Students

9
out of 10

North Mecklenburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,186 Students

5
out of 10

Hopewell High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,755 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Carolina Raptor Center
  • Latta Plantation Nature Center
  • RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens

Airports

  • Concord-Padgett Regional
  • Charlotte/Douglas International

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