Huntersville, North Carolina · ZIP 28078

Huntersville — ZIP 28078

Huntersville (28078) scores 86/100 — Excellent for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $547K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100

Avg math proficiency67%

Avg reading proficiency56%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$547K

Median rent$1,946/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$547K

Median Rent

$1,946/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

43,770

Violent Crime

6,034

Property Crime

37,736

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Merancas Middle College-CPCC	11–13	176	95%	Not reported
Lake Norman Charter	KG–12	2,222	90%	83%
Grand Oak Elementary	PK–05	549	88%	74%
Huntersville Elementary	KG–05	867	81%	69%
Hopewell High School	09–12	1,851	77%	53%
North Mecklenburg High School	09–12	1,854	72%	52%
Barnette Elementary	PK–05	818	69%	60%
North Academy of World Languages	KG–08	668	67%	62%
Torrence Creek Elementary	KG–05	653	63%	50%
Francis Bradley Middle	06–08	1,089	62%	53%
Blythe Elementary	PK–05	902	55%	45%
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy	KG–06	642	52%	55%
Long Creek Elementary	KG–05	527	36%	37%
J. M. Alexander Middle	06–08	799	27%	38%
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	KG–12	1,269	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

69,907

Median Income

$121K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28078 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28078 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28078 is approximately $547K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28078 in Huntersville has an overall NeighborScore of 86/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.