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Kannapolis, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kannapolis.

Population: 57,170 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kannapolis, NC is $284,210 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,250 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,648/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,210

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,210
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+131.3%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$287,654
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$287,250
Median list price
$311,995
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
74
For-sale inventory
256
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
65

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,648/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,625/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cabarrus County Schools, Kannapolis City Schools, Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Schools include
Charles E Boger Elementary, Fred L Wilson Elementary, Shady Brook Elementary, North Kannapolis Elementary, Kannapolis Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination (5.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
829
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,421
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,821

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (47 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
104
Nearest airport
Enochville Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
173
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER, W.G. (BILL) HEFNER SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER (SALSBURY)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,342 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
41.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,978
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
75.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,915
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,768

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KannapolisState medianUS median
Median home value$284,210$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$287,250$330,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,648/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,978$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kannapolis, NC?
$284,210.
What is the median sale price in Kannapolis, NC?
$287,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Kannapolis, NC?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Kannapolis, NC?
Typical rent: $1,648/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kannapolis, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Kannapolis, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Kannapolis, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kannapolis, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kannapolis, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kannapolis, NC?
11 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kannapolis, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 12.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kannapolis, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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