The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28078 sells for about $559,610, or $227 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.63% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 113 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,999 a month.
ZIP 28078 — Huntersville
The 28078 housing market shows steady appreciation with a median sale price of $559,610 and a year-over-year increase of 3.63%. While inventory remains somewhat tight, the market is experiencing moderate activity with a sale-to-list ratio of 98%. Demand is driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to Charlotte, though rising interest rates continue to influence buyer behavior.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking suburban living with access to lake amenities and a relatively short drive to Charlotte's major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 113 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
39% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 28078, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in Huntersville are generally lower than the national average, with the area maintaining a reputation as a safe suburban community within the Charlotte metro region.
The area is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which generally maintains a strong reputation for academic performance in suburban clusters.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds, with localized flood risks managed by municipal drainage infrastructure.
Huntersville continues to experience significant suburban expansion with ongoing residential and mixed-use development, supported by its proximity to the Charlotte employment core.
Property taxes are assessed by Mecklenburg County; the rate includes a combination of county-wide levies and municipal taxes for the Town of Huntersville.
Residents primarily commute to Charlotte via I-77, which serves as the main arterial corridor for the region.
The area features extensive access to Lake Norman, numerous community parks, and proximity to Birkdale Village for shopping and dining.
The rental market has seen significant inventory growth, with a high volume of active listings and competitive pricing pressure.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on the I-77 highway corridor, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core of Charlotte.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use residential projects and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
Mecklenburg County conducts periodic property revaluations to ensure assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Mecklenburg County property taxes and Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and storm risks common in the Piedmont region.
The state continues to see positive net domestic migration, driven by economic growth in the Charlotte and Raleigh metro areas.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov and ZCTA-level summaries.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.310.1 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.54.2 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.412.5 mi
- Victory Lane Indoor Karting4.510.3 mi
- Trackhouse Motorplex4.716.2 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.613.3 mi
- Spectrum Center4.513.4 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.711.6 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.411.2 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.712.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.310.1 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.712.4 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.54.2 mi
- SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord4.29.2 mi
- AMC Concord Mills 244.39.1 mi
- Optimist Hall4.712.9 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.713.7 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.513.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.513.5 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.915.8 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.712.4 mi
- Birkdale Village4.61.9 mi
- Jetton Park4.84.2 mi
- Ramsey Creek Park4.43.5 mi
- Latta Nature Preserve4.84.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club4.54.8 mi
- Safe Harbor Kings Point4.63 mi
- Lake Norman Yacht Club4.87.3 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman)4.92.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Westport4.56.8 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.310.8 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.812 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.97.6 mi
- Skybrook Golf Club4.46.2 mi
- Rocky River Golf Club At Concord4.311.2 mi
- Concord Mills4.49.3 mi
- Northlake Mall4.34.7 mi
- Camp North End4.612.1 mi
- Patel Brothers4.311 mi
- Asian Market4.412.8 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.914.6 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.49.5 mi
- The Club CLT3.314.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major open-air shopping and entertainment district serving the Huntersville area.
Large reservoir providing extensive recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.