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Cornelius

Cornelius

It began as a textile mill village over 100 years ago, but the focus shifted west.

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Welcome to Cornelius

We invite you to explore Cornelius, its local attractions, area statistics, and the real estate market. There are currently 178 residential listings on the market in Cornelius with an average list price of homes for sale of $642K. Last month's average sold price was $636K.

Cornelius, NC has a population of 25,975 with an average household income of $114,048. When it comes to weather, the average summer high temperature for North Charlotte is 89.24ºF and the yearly rainfall average is 111 inches. As for real estate occupancy specifics, approximately 7,863 residents own their homes and 3,585 rent their homes.

Helen Adams Realty has skilled agents who have hyper-local expertise in the real estate market in Cornelius and can help educate you whether you are interested in selling your current home or finding your new home.

Cornelius began as a textile mill village over 100 years ago, but the focus shifted west with Lake Norman's development. Today there are lake-front mansions, new retail shopping and dining, country clubs and golf courses. It's home to Jetton Park and Ramsey Creek Park on the lake. Catawba Avenue boasts decorative street lamps and brick sidewalks.


Overview for Cornelius, NC

30,925 people live in Cornelius, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $62,977. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,925

Total Population

43.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$62,977

Average individual Income

Around Cornelius, NC

There's plenty to do around Cornelius, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

31
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
16
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Antojitos El Valle, Concetto's Italian Ice, and Winestore.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.02 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.81 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.72 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.8 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.39 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.39 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cornelius, NC

Cornelius has 12,913 households, with an average household size of 2.39. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cornelius do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,925 people call Cornelius home. The population density is 2,443.32 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,925

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.4

Median Age

47.74 / 52.26%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 9.52%

0-9 Years

10-17: 13.77%

10-17 Years

18-24: 5.86%

18-24 Years

25-64: 53.32%

25-64 Years

65-74: 11.04%

65-74 Years

75+: 6.5%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 722 (4%)
  • High School Degree 2575 (14%)
  • Associate Degree 2938 (17%)
  • Bachelor Degree 8425 (47%)
  • Graduate Degree 3103 (17%)
12,913

Total Households

2.39

Average Household Size

$62,977

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 3,886 (30%)

Without Children: 9,027 (70%)

Marital Status

Married 45%
Single 22%
Divorced 10%
Separated 2%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 5%

White Collar: 95%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 12%
15 to 29 Minutes 11%
30 to 59 Minutes 12%
60+ Minutes 4%

Schools in Cornelius, NC

Primary Schools (3)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (1)
Mixed Schools (1)
The following schools are within or nearby Cornelius. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Cornelius Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
J.V. Washam Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5

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