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Cornelius, North Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Cornelius, NC (Mecklenburg County) — Census median home value $512,400, county listing prices down about 3.9% over the past year.
Cornelius, NC is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 32,009, with a median household income of $114,688. Census data puts Cornelius's median home value at $512,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Mecklenburg County's current median listing price runs $470,605, down about 3.9% over the past year.
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Cornelius market snapshot
Population
32,009
Median Household Income
$114,688
Median Home Value (city)
$512,400
Median Listing Price (Mecklenburg County)
$470,605
Median Gross Rent
$1,571/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.9%
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What makes Cornelius different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cornelius's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $512,400. Separately, Mecklenburg County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $470,605. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Mecklenburg County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.45% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cornelius has an estimated population of 32,009 and a median household income of $114,688, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cornelius's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Cornelius FAQ
What are home values like in Cornelius, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Cornelius's median home value at $512,400. Mecklenburg County's current median listing price runs $470,605, down about 3.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Cornelius, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cornelius's population at approximately 32,009.
What's the median rent in Cornelius, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cornelius at approximately $1,571 per month.
What is the median household income in Cornelius, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cornelius at approximately $114,688.
Is the Cornelius housing market growing?
Mecklenburg County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.45% annual change in 2025.
Is Cornelius, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cornelius's median home value at about 4.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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