Indian Trail, NC

U.S. News Ratings
Population 28,151
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Geography

Indian Trail is in the metropolitan Charlotte area.

Cultural Attractions

Nearby Charlotte offers a number of museums and theaters.

Recreation

NFL Panthers, NBA Bobcats, and NHL Hurricanes games are a short drive away in Charlotte.

Economy

Indian Trail's economy ranges from manufacturing to retail to agriculture.

Fun Fact

The town originated in 1704 as a stop on the trading route from Petersburg, Va., to the Waxhaw Indian Settlement, hence its name Indian Trail.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
28,151
Population under 55:
83.1%
Population over 55:
16.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Charlotte

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
87°F July High, 33°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$53,476
Median home price:
$160,500
Average property tax:
$1,360

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.9%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
6
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
7
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
11

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
15/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
27/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
7

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