Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,130,906 ↑ 1.4% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $83,765 12% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $371,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Median Age | 35.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 174 transactions |
| Active Listings | 199 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 108 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Aug 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $146,667 |
| Recent Sales | 70 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 105 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 6.42 acres |
| Active Listings | 67 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 19.90 | $1,400,000 | $70,352 | 6300 Allen Black Rd | Charlotte |
| Mar 2026New | 1.06 | $35,000 | $33,019 | 5111 Plantation Ridge Rd | Charlotte |
| Mar 2026New | 3.80 | $1,500,000 | $394,737 | 406 Oak St | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 5.32 | $325,000 | $61,125 | 13627 Girl Scout Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 39.60 | $1,590,000 | $40,152 | 10421 Arlington Church Rd | Mint Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 9.56 | $1,500,000 | $156,904 | 9630 & 9700 Plaza Road Ext | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 3.07 | $255,000 | $83,062 | 9523 Bales Ln | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 3.07 | $255,000 | $83,062 | 9523 Bales Ln #8 | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $435,000 | $432,406 | 16024 Munson Hill Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 4.14 | $230,000 | $55,556 | 10414 Harwood Ln | Charlotte |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2.17 | $340,000 | $156,610 | 11925 Brief Rd | Mint Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $125,000 | $125,000 | 401 Nance Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 13.16 | $600,000 | $45,579 | 2597 Mount Harmony Church Rd | Matthews |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $114,000 | $57,000 | 10458 Moores Chapel Rd | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 2.12 | $210,000 | $99,057 | 10712 Connell Rd #3 | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 2.37 | $210,000 | $88,720 | 10636 Connell Rd #4 | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 1.37 | $82,500 | $60,219 | 15622 Mac Wood Rd | Huntersville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.95 | $625,000 | $320,513 | 525 Toddville Rd | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 10.49 | $2,300,000 | $219,256 | 21320 Shearer Rd | Davidson |
| Jan 2026 | 5.18 | $285,000 | $55,062 | 13216 Sage Thrasher Ln | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 1.60 | $530,000 | $331,250 | 1925 Davis Rd | Davidson |
| Jan 2026 | 1.45 | $150,000 | $103,448 | 7301 Meadow Glen Dr #7301 | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 1.21 | $235,000 | $194,215 | 9209 Arlington Hills Dr | Mint Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 12.39 | $625,000 | $50,444 | 15301 Marshall Hooks Rd | Matthews |
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $9,000,000 | $6,474,863 | 2116 Woodhaven Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 15.70 | $2,497,156 | $159,055 | 10700 Harrisburg Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 28.36 | $8,600,000 | $303,287 | Mount Holly Huntersville Rd | Huntersville |
| Dec 2025 | 26.07 | $3,060,000 | $117,376 | 7221 Beatties Ford Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 1.58 | $303,000 | $191,772 | 7837 Lawyers Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 2.44 | $900,000 | $368,852 | 325 Sardis View Ln | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 1.88 | $360,000 | $191,795 | 4418 Hubbard Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 17.76 | $6,774,000 | $381,419 | 13224 Steele Creek Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 5.12 | $625,000 | $122,070 | 7900 Hedrick Cres | Huntersville |
| Dec 2025 | 5.69 | $725,000 | $127,417 | 6029 Joli Cheval Ln | Mint Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 3.67 | $358,000 | $97,466 | 12808 Caldwell Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 1.94 | $750,000 | $386,598 | 7830 Large Oak Ln | Mint Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 3.15 | $630,000 | $200,000 | 9719 Misenheimer Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 4.28 | $775,000 | $181,075 | 13712 Sage Thrasher Ln | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 6.44 | $467,750 | $72,655 | 11917 Pump Station Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 1.07 | $175,000 | $163,551 | 12145 Jumper Dr | Mint Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 7.50 | $1,100,000 | $146,667 | 11325 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 1.36 | $115,000 | $84,311 | 8503 Tuckalake Dr | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 9.40 | $900,500 | $95,798 | 15318 N C 73 Hy | Huntersville |
| Nov 2025 | 5.19 | $1,250,000 | $240,848 | 9651 Sardis Rd | Matthews |
| Nov 2025 | 1.41 | $415,715 | $294,836 | 404 Crestdale Rd | Matthews |
| Oct 2025 | 10.00 | $1,725,000 | $172,500 | 9100 Harrisburg Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 4.26 | $795,000 | $186,576 | 5521 Joli Cheval Ln | Mint Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 43.24 | $6,714,000 | $155,273 | Dixie River Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 10.25 | $1,150,000 | $112,184 | 13323 Huntersville Concord Rd | Huntersville |
| Oct 2025 | 6.01 | $650,000 | $108,153 | 5621 Mount Olive Church Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 2.79 | $3,000,000 | $1,074,499 | 5117 Allison Ln | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.54 | $475,000 | $308,442 | 14019 Autumn Mist Ln | Huntersville |
| Oct 2025 | 14.10 | $430,000 | $30,496 | 10004 Dillard Valley Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.09 | $1,795,000 | $1,646,789 | 5015 Hardison Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 2208 Morehead Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $315,000 | $157,421 | 9105 Brief Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $707,000 | $707,000 | 3601 Beard Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.10 | $125,000 | $114,051 | 12414 Beatties Ford Rd | Huntersville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $250,000 | $125,000 | 9890 Belt Rd | Midland |
| Sep 2025 | 1.86 | $150,000 | $80,645 | 6339 Farmlake Dr #13 | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 4.70 | $1,300,000 | $276,715 | 16427 Old Statesville Rd | Huntersville |
| Sep 2025 | 5.19 | $1,300,000 | $250,482 | 18601 Shearers Rd | Davidson |
| Sep 2025 | 1.33 | $140,000 | $104,948 | 0 McCoy Rd | Huntersville |
| Aug 2025 | 7.90 | $290,000 | $36,709 | 10525 Green Heron Ct | Charlotte |
| Aug 2025 | 3.04 | $215,000 | $70,840 | 10405 Island Point Rd | Charlotte |
| Aug 2025 | 10.29 | $4,758,000 | $462,391 | 12841 Steele Creek Rd | Charlotte |
| Aug 2025 | 1.34 | $138,500 | $103,358 | 2910 Williams Rd | Matthews |
| Aug 2025 | 6.30 | $900,000 | $142,925 | 4109 Sandy Porter Rd | Charlotte |
| Aug 2025 | 1.81 | $867,500 | $479,285 | 5340 University City Blvd | Charlotte |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $550,000 | $110,000 | 0 Amos Smith Rd | Charlotte |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $150,000 |
| Recent Sales | 104 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 88 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.40 acres |
| Active Listings | 132 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.61 | $650,000 | 3011 Parkstone Dr | Charlotte |
| Mar 2026New | 0.62 | $117,500 | 1843 Slater Rd #98 & P/o-99 | Charlotte |
| Mar 2026New | 0.94 | $275,000 | 14536 E Rocky River Rd | Davidson |
| Mar 2026New | 0.21 | $210,000 | 1909 Patton Ave | Charlotte |
| Mar 2026New | 0.15 | $280,000 | 227 Flint St | Charlotte |
| Mar 2026New | 0.31 | $60,000 | 0 Mineral Springs Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $278,500 | 331 Todd Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.76 | $1,275,000 | 2629 Sharon Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.38 | $110,000 | 3904 Parkay Pl | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $60,000 | 2901 Vestal Pl | Charlotte |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.53 | $115,000 | 8001 Dow Rd #1 | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.22 | $420,000 | 1424 Wembley Dr | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $130,000 | 2956 Ross Ave | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.14 | $427,500 | 1825 Union St | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $460,000 | 1015 Harrill St | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.26 | $120,000 | 2109 Lasalle St | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.18 | $150,000 | 3417 Grant St | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $190,000 | 3423 Tappan Pl | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.43 | $480,000 | 13443 Main Dr | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.14 | $26,000 | 4009 Tillman Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.31 | $60,000 | 3025 Belmeade Dr | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $82,500 | 2520 Polly Ln | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $100,000 | 1023 James St | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.28 | $399,000 | 519 Bowman Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.51 | $2,975,000 | 934 Granville Rd | Charlotte |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $72,500 | 10825 Lamesa Pl | Huntersville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.48 | $515,000 | 17818 River Ford Dr | Davidson |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $73,000 | 4414 Lindsay Ln | Matthews |
| Feb 2026 | 0.73 | $160,000 | 13251 Sam Furr Rd | Huntersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $247,500 | 21617 Rio Oro Dr | Cornelius |
| Jan 2026 | 0.95 | $172,700 | 9336 Pinewood Ave | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.20 | $775,000 | 1207 Portofino Pl | Davidson |
| Jan 2026 | 0.82 | $165,000 | 17308 Green Hill Rd | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.59 | $125,000 | 9843 Drawbridge Dr | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.35 | $435,000 | 11737 Neck Rd | Huntersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.10 | $175,000 | 321 Campus St | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.10 | $73,000 | 7007 Frye Pl | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.24 | $70,000 | 10329 Killogrin Way #15 | Pineville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.33 | $78,000 | 9515 Misenheimer Rd | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.63 | $300,000 | 13133 Homewood Dr | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.13 | $70,000 | 2741 Celia Ave | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.80 | $132,500 | 9018 Oxford Pl | Huntersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.20 | $539,000 | 1805 Kenwood Ave | Charlotte |
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $87,000 | 15312 Sharpe Rd | Mint Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 0.55 | $60,000 | 9100 Dixie Dr | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $70,000 | 2721 Celia Ave | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.20 | $135,000 | 2412 Dundeen St | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $77,500 | 1944 Saint John St | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $125,000 | 16542 Thompson Rd | Mint Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 0.45 | $536,500 | 2250 Arnold Dr | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $75,000 | 14133 Woodhurst Ln | Mint Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 0.61 | $237,500 | 129 Breezewood Dr | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $675,000 | 2933 Robin Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $70,000 | 2829 Overlook Trl | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $456,000 | 4318 Collingwood Dr | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.72 | $165,000 | 17234 Green Hill Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.97 | $325,000 | 2107 W Mallard Creek Church Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.03 | $390,000 | 5018 Greyton Aly | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.49 | $155,000 | 504 Carole Ln | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.30 | $272,000 | 2800 Beech Nut Rd | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $125,000 | 3842 Avalon Ave Lot 1B | Charlotte |
| Dec 2025 | 0.28 | $645,000 | 732 Shawnee Dr | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.93 | $115,000 | 7901 Wilson Ridge Ln | Mint Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 0.41 | $107,000 | 9201 Legranger Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $5,000 | 307 Gray Dr | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $650,000 | 1406 Samuel Spencer Pkwy | Davidson |
| Nov 2025 | 0.47 | $150,000 | 20125 Floral Ln | Cornelius |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $80,000 | 4921 W Sugar Creek Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.67 | $122,500 | 8805 Casa Lake Dr | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.24 | $425,000 | 3119 Shenandoah Ave | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $120,000 | 5121 Morningwood Dr | Matthews |
| Nov 2025 | 0.47 | $155,000 | 9922 Drawbridge Dr | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.39 | $40,000 | 7805 Park Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.27 | $77,500 | 7001 Ware Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $170,000 | 0 Sardis Rd N | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.79 | $1,050,000 | 415 Ashworth Rd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.41 | $220,000 | 233 Owen Blvd | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.41 | $130,000 | 1224 Bershire Ln | Charlotte |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $60,000 | 9000 Detroiter Dr #180 | Huntersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.41 | $130,000 | 1224 Bershire Ln #12 | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.86 | $199,000 | 6228 Hollow Oak Dr #84 | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.18 | $343,500 | 10541 Mount Holly Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.78 | $89,000 | 8752 Pine Tree Cir | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $170,000 | 5815 Long Stirrup Ln #121 | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $160,000 | 7720 Whitmire Ln #4 | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.54 | $100,000 | 4804 Eleanor Dr | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.76 | $175,000 | 13117 Hamilton Place Dr | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $87,847 | 4626 McClure Rd | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $125,000 | 6024 Branch Hill Cres | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $105,000 | LOT 16 Creston Cir | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $95,000 | 0 Greenhill Dr | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.44 | $1,350,000 | 2101 Sharon Ave | Charlotte |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $299,900 | 2451 Columbus Cir #19 | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.21 | $207,500 | 21017 Entrada Dr | Cornelius |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $399,500 | 19041 Newburg Hill Rd | Davidson |
| Sep 2025 | 0.61 | $175,000 | 9919 Hagers Rd | Huntersville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.26 | $250,000 | 101 N Brackenbury Ln | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.32 | $400,000 | 3018 Tuckaseegee Rd | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.16 | $109,000 | 2917 Morning Dr | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.11 | $35,000 | 2026 Gilbert St | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.46 | $124,578 | 1915 Dove Dr | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.45 | $115,000 | 7813 Benning St | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $81,000 | 3031 Celia Ave | Charlotte |
| Sep 2025 | 0.51 | $150,000 | 9928 Drawbridge Dr | Charlotte |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 1,130,906 |
| Population (2020) | 1,115,482 |
| Population Growth | 1.38% |
| Median Household Income | $83,765 |
| Median Home Value | $371,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 491,721 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36,227 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.4% |
| Median Age | 35.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 239,842 (21.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.5% |
Market Overview
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has a population of 1,130,906, which has grown 1.38% since 2020. The median household income is $83,765, above the national median of $74,580 by 12.3%. With a median home value of $371,200 and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 7.4% suggests balanced market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $144,796 per acre, with properties averaging 6.40 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.
Related Resources
- Sell Land in Mecklenburg County, NC
- How to Sell Land in North Carolina
- FSBO Guide
- Land Valuation Guide
Nearby County Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Mecklenburg County has a population of 1,130,906. The county has grown 1.38% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Mecklenburg County?
The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $83,765, which is 12.3% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Mecklenburg County growing or shrinking?
Mecklenburg County is growing. The population has increased 1.38% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Mecklenburg County?
The median home value in Mecklenburg County is $371,200. The housing vacancy rate is 7.4%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $144,796 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $160,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.