Mecklenburg County

NC · Pop. 74,592 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Mecklenburg County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 74,592.

$/Acre: $2,552

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 51.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax6.47%

Cost of Living Index103.7

Median Household Income$76,651

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,552

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale4288

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,197 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420

Property Crime /100K474

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate