Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Waterbean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Rocks Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Summit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Summit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Splash Pad
Water Park
Cain Center For The Arts
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Wooden Stone
Art Gallery
Spare Time
Bowling Alley
Our Town Cinemas Cafe & Taphouse
Cinema
Tyler-Tallman Hall
Theatre Arts
Richardson Stadium
Stadium
Duke Family Performance Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) F
Bin 110
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Carbonation
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Barley Market
Bar
Corkscrew Wine Shop & Bar
Bar
Fox & Hound
Bar
Ass Clown Brewery
Bar
Total Wine
Alcohol
The Kilted Buffalo
Bar
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whit's
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Davis Café
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Lake Norman YMCA
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) C-
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
The Bagel Bin
Bakery
Parks (19) F
Jetton Park
Park
Westmoreland Athletic Complex
Park
Ramsey Creek County Park
Park
Smithville Park
Park
James Hoyt Wilhelm Park
Park
Robbins Park
Park
Walter Henderson Park
Park
Torrence Chapel Park Playground
Playground
Torrence Chapel Park
Park
Glen Oak Green Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Parham Park
Park
McEver Fields
Park
Bailey Road Park Playground
Playground
Bailey Road Park
Park
Roosevelt Wilson Park
Park
Blythe Landing
Park
Caldwell Green Tot Lot
Park
North Mecklenburg Park
Park
Faulkner Square Park
Park
South Lawn Park
Park
Plum Creek Park
Park
Plum Creek Park Playground
Playground
North Lawn Park
Park
Shops (7) D-
PetSmart
Pets
Untangled Salon
Beauty
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Anjolique Bridal & Formal
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Life is Good
Clothing
White House Black Market
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Bavello
Clothing
Pink
Clothing
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Fink's Jewelers
Fashion
Banana Republic
Clothing
The Cycle Path
Bicycle
Talbots
Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Barnes & Noble
Books
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
Gap
Clothing
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Cashion's Quik Stop
Convenience Store
Whole Foods Market
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Cornelius.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Main Street at Davidson Town Hall
Bus Stop
Main Street at Concord Road
Bus Stop
Depot Street at Jackson Street
Bus Stop
Watson Street at Griffith Street
Bus Stop
Griffith Street at Watson Street
Bus Stop
Concord Road at College Drive
Bus Stop
Concord Road at Faculty Drive
Bus Stop
Main Street at Griffith Street
Bus Stop
Griffith Street at Main Street
Bus Stop
Concord Road at Grey Road
Bus Stop
Concord Road at Conroy Avenue
Bus Stop
Concord Road at North Downing Street
Bus Stop
Concord Road at North Downing Street
Bus Stop
Concord Road at Kimberly Road
Bus Stop
Concord Road at North Kimberly Road
Bus Stop
Concord Road at Rocky River Road
Bus Stop
Concord Road at Rocky River Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Cornelius is 121/100 - which is 30% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A+

Cornelius crime rates are 1,012 per 100k, which is 59% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
869 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
144 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Cornelius is $90,377 - which is 87% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$90,377 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Novant Health Medical Group - Huntersville
Clinic
Lineberger Orthodontics
Dentist
Atrium Health
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Davidson Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Dentist
Davidson Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Huntersville Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Cornelius home prices are $352,600 - which is 124% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$352,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B+

The Cornelius graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (5) F
J.V. Washam Elementary
Cornelius Elementary
Grace Covenant Academy
Lake Norman Christian School
Davidson Green School
Davidson Elementary
Community School Of Davidson
Davidson Day School
Chesterbrook Academy At Birkdale
Bailey Middle
Thunderbird Preparatory Academy
Grand Oak Elementary
St Mark Catholic School
High Schools (1) F
Lake Norman Christian School
Community School Of Davidson
Davidson Day School
William Amos Hough High
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ratings A+

Cornelius has an overall rating of 97% from 33 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (32)
From AreaVibes A+
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Cornelius, NC Area Guide

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Cornelius Area Facts

  • Cornelius has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Cornelius crime rates are 59% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Cornelius is 30% higher than the North Carolina average

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Cornelius, NC Is A Dream 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) This is one of the most beautiful areas in not just North Carolina, but all of the South. Many people think of hoop dresses, plantations, columns, and forest pavilions when they think of Southern architecture, but Cornelius is something else entirely.

Living in Cornelius, NC is ...Read More like embracing nature itself while holding the greatest achievements of mankind's grace on your shoulders. Sound pretentious? Well, it's not pretentious enough.

The city sits on Lake Norman with a landmass that dances over the water like graceful fingers playing against Neptune's piano. Beautiful homes, dazzling lights of summer warmth, and all of it embracing the greenery that the South is known for. It's like living in some kind of futuristic Southern paradise.

The best areas in Cornelius, NC are Jetton Park, the Davidson College area, and every piece of waterfront that the area has to offer.

I have no complaints about Cornelius as a wonder of city building or as a community. I'm cost-conscious, so the only real complaint would be the price. That said, to bring down the cost at all would make me wonder what's wrong with the area if anything.

If you want to live like a wealthy Elven prince in a fantasy world that touches reality for just a brief moment, you have to live in Cornelius. I'd trade mansions in California for this. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cornelius? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jetton Park
      Westmoreland Athletic Complex
      Ramsey Creek County Park
      Smithville Park
      James Hoyt Wilhelm Park
      Robbins Park
      Walter Henderson Park
      Torrence Chapel Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Splash Pad
      Cain Center For The Arts
      Regal Cinemas
      Wooden Stone
      Spare Time
      Our Town Cinemas Cafe & Taphouse
      Tyler-Tallman Hall
      Richardson Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Bin 110
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Carbonation
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cornelius? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Cornelius.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cornelius? The cost of living in Cornelius is 121/100 - which is 30% higher than North Carolina.
      Cornelius
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cornelius? Cornelius crime rates are 1,012, which are 59% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,012 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cornelius? The median income in Cornelius is $90,377 which is 87% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $90,37763% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,34899% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Cornelius a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cornelius home prices? Cornelius home prices are $352,600 - which is 124% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $352,60091% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23630% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      12% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Cornelius have good schools? The Cornelius graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      32:1

      98% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Cornelius a good place to live? Cornelius has an overall rating of 97% from 33 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      33 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      32 total surveys

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