Exploring Metropolitan Charlotte: Mint Hill

  

Continuing our series Exploring Metropolitan Charlotte, in this edition we will visit the Town of Mint Hill.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mint Hill consists of 21.3 square miles in the southeast corner of Mecklenburg County—the same county in which the City of Charlotte is located.  The distance from most points in Mint Hill to Charlotte’s city center (called “Uptown”) is about 12 miles.  The town borders Charlotte to the north and west, Matthews to the west, Union County to the south and Cabarrus County to the north.  It is characterized by upscale subdivisions closer to Charlotte, and somewhat rural expanses to the east and north, approaching Cabarrus County.  Median household income is reported at just over $60,000 per year.

 

Founded around the year 1750, Mint Hill, not Charlotte, was actually Mecklenburg County’s first town.  Early leaders of the town that later became Mint Hill joined in the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence in 1775, and took up arms against the British.  Town owned and operated parks include the the Park on Wilgrove, and Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, and facilities include athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails.

 

There is a small but growing downtown area, populated by a government center, shops and restaurants.  There are numerous newer commercial centers, including a recently opened Publix supermarket and various medical facilities.

 

 

Home styles, prices and amenities vary widely, from farmhouses on larger parcels of land on the east side of Mint Hill to exclusive suburban golf communities closer to Charlotte.  Home prices run from more affordable smaller homes in the upper $100,000’s and lower $200,000’s to larger custom homes close to $1 million.   Beautifully designed planned communities include Olde Sycamore and Brighton Park..

 

 

 

Schools are well regarded and include some newer facilities, such as Rocky River High School and Bain Elementary School.  And virtually every type of family activity and entertainment is within easy reach in nearby Charlotte.

 

With home prices generally within reach of most budgets, cost of living is reasonable and quality of life is good.  For those desiring a somewhat less crowded environment, while living within an easy commute of a major U.S. city, the Town of Mint Hill has a great deal to offer.

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