Mint Hill, NC

U.S. News Ratings
Population 22,182
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

Mint Hill is just outside of downtown Charlotte.

Cultural Attractions

The Mint Hill Madness Festival, held the last weekend in September, is the town's largest community event.

Recreation

A short drive to Charlotte yields opportunities to view the NFL Panthers, NBA Bobcats, NHL Hurricanes, or a NASCAR race.

Economy

Though the town is primary residential, it now has over 285 businesses and services available.

Fun Fact

Charlotte's Mint Museum of Art initially served as the fifth branch of the United States Mint and coined $55 million in gold from 1836 to the beginning of the Civl War.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
22,182
Population under 55:
72.9%
Population over 55:
27.1%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Charlotte

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
87°F July High, 32°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$54,717
Median home price:
$167,000
Average property tax:
$1,969

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10%
High
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
3
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
9
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:
17/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
28/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
52

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