salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (83.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,560 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 77 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mint Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mint Hill
| Size | Mint Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,181 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,399 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,025 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,295 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mint Hill overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mint Hill, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mint Hill
Life in Mint Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mint Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,512 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $428,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mint Hill, NC?
Renting in Mint Hill costs a median of about $1,464 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Mint Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,560 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mint Hill cheap or expensive?
Mint Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $108,778. It ranks 77th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mint Hill?
The median homeowner in Mint Hill pays $2,866 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Mint Hill more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mint Hill?
The median home value in Mint Hill is $428,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
27,556 people live in Mint Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.