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Hope Mills, NC vs Cornelius, NC

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- Household income in Cornelius, is 91% more than it is in Hope Mills and is 27% above the National Average.
- Hope Mills unemployment rate is 6.5%.
- Cornelius unemployment rate is 3.2%.
 Hope Mills, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$24,446  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$95,147$69,021
 Family Median Income$66,605  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Hope Mills, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock20.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Hope Mills, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock8.1%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.3%1.2%
 Education, library3.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support26.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.5%13.1%
Reviews for Hope Mills    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I'm thinking of retiring to Hope Mills NC and would like some feed back. Is this a good town to retire to and is it senior friendly. Are there things for seniors to do.  More

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Over 12 years ago

If anyone is moving to North Carolina soon, I would recommend Hope Mills. I feel that this area is the "Hidden Gem" in Cumberland County,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hope Mills, NC is more of a small town feel, with everything in a short driving distance. It is close to the Fayetteville area (military town). The people are more to  More

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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

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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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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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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