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Mint Hill

Pop. 27,556·35th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Mint Hill, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,873/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-12.8%
vs US Median
-$92
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Mint Hill · $1,873
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,873/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$100,860/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mint Hill's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$1,900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,476/yr
At $1,873/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -12.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mint Hill, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,556
Median income
$100,860
Median age
45.1
Renters
16.8%
Age distribution
20%
17%
28.1%
14.8%
20%
Under 1820%
18–3417%
35–5428.1%
55–6414.8%
65+20%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
15.5%
12.1%
White65.2%
Black15.5%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian5.4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
20.1%
32.6%
40.3%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
83.2%
16.8%
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mint Hill, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,468 → $100,860
up 19.4%
Population
26,236 → 27,556
up 5.0%
Renter share
20.7% → 16.8%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
39.2% → 40.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
46.2 → 45.1
-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Mint Hill, NC now reports about $100,860, up from $84,468 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 26,236 residents to roughly 27,556. Renters now make up 16.8% of households, compared with 20.7% five years ago.

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Mint Hill rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Mint Hill, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mint Hill is $1,873/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,340/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($100,860/yr), Mint Hill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mint Hill an affordable city for renters?

Mint Hill is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,873/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($100,860/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mint Hill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mint Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in Mint Hill. The local median household income is $100,860/yr, meaning the typical Mint Hill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mint Hill?

Rent in Mint Hill has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mint Hill rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Mint Hill is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #35 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,873/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mint Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mint Hill ($1,873/mo): Charlotte ($1,746/mo), Matthews ($1,756/mo).

What percentage of Mint Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.8% of Mint Hill households are renters, while 83.2% are owner-occupied. Mint Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mint Hill rent compare to the national average?

Mint Hill's median rent of $1,873/mo is $92 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #35 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,873/mo, rent takes ~22% of Mint Hill's median household income ($100,860/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mint Hill 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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