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Cornelius, NC vs Charlotte, NC

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- The median age of a home in Cornelius is 38.1% younger than the median age of a home in Charlotte.
 Cornelius, NCCharlotte, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age21  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$381,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.127.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.3$11.0
 Homes Owned65.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented28.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Cornelius, NCCharlotte, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,850$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,360  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,310$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,580  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,870$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,580  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Cornelius, NCCharlotte, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Cornelius, NCCharlotte, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9993.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Cornelius, NCCharlotte, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200933.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196928.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews
Sandee · Cornelius, NC
Wonderful place to live
Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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Candace · Cornelius, NC
Great Childrens Clothing Store!
Over 11 years ago

There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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kevin · Smithfield, PA
ok so is it a good place to relocate.
Over 11 years ago

moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews
Tar Heel · Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC is Nicest City in USA to live
Over 3 years ago

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Mastermind · Moss Bluff, LA
Could Use Some Work
Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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D · Charlotte, NC
Pretty, Easy City
Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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