Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Editions - Coffee and Bookstore
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Gem Theatre
Cinema
Trojan Stadium
Stadium
Southeast Cinemas Carolina Mall
Cinema
Food and Drink (18) F
Whataburger
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
NCHS Concessions Stand
Fast Food
Pelican's Snoballs
Sweets
Lee's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bebo's Charcoal and Beef
Fast Food
Mr. C's Restaurant
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Fitness (4) F
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Kannapolis Parks and Rec
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Eat Cakes Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
The Sweetest Thing
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Donut House
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Panaderia Odalys
Bakery
Parks (22) F
Walter M. Safrit Park
Park
Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza
Park
Veterans Park
Park
The Quad
Park
Village Park
Park
Greenway Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Bakers Creek Park
Park
Shops (35) F
Hope's Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Lovely Lines Boutique
Clothing
GoodWill Retail Store
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mighty Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Cuts
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Anne's Dress Shop
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Carolina Mall
Mall
Horizon Computer
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Right Gear
Bicycle
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Luxury Nails
Beauty
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Northern Tools & Equipment
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Kannapolis.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Kannapolis
Transit Station
Kannapolis Rotary Station
Transit Station
CK Rider Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kannapolis is 93/100 - which is equal to North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B

Kannapolis crime rates are 2,242 per 100k, which is 9% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,046 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
196 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D+

The median income in Kannapolis is $55,923 - which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$55,923 D
Unemployment Rate
4.9% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Kannapolis Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Kannapolis Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Kannapolis Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Kannapolis Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Kannapolis Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Kannapolis home prices are $160,200 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$160,200 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools F

The Kannapolis graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (13) F
Shady Brook Elementary
Kannapolis Middle
Fred L Wilson Elementary
Royal Oaks Elementary
Gw Carver Elementary
Kannapolis Intermediate
Forest Park Elementary
Charles E Boger Elementary
Faith Christian Academy
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Winecoff Elementary
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Kannapolis Charter Academy
North Kannapolis Christian Academy
Jackson Park Elementary
Covenant Classical School
Beverly Hills Elementary
High Schools (2) F
A L Brown High
Faith Christian Academy
Northwest Cabarrus High
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll
Covenant Classical School
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ratings C+

Kannapolis has an overall rating of 66% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes D+
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Kannapolis, NC Area Guide

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Kannapolis Area Facts

  • Kannapolis has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Kannapolis crime rates are 9% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Kannapolis is equal to the North Carolina average

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Kannapolis: High-Tech Small Town 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) I have lived in Kannapolis my entire life and I couldn't be happier. The city can be found just northeast of Charlotte with a population of about 43,000. It may be best known as the home of the Earnhardt family. Dale Earnhardt is arguably the best NASCAR driver of all time. Earnh ...Read More ardt was born and raised in Kannapolis as were his children. Kannapolis also claims Elizabeth Safrit, Miss United States. Elizabeth came in third place at the Miss World competition of 2014. That's not bad for a small town where everybody seems to know everybody else!

Formerly, Kannapolis was known as the number one towel manufacturer on Earth. Cannon Mills was founded in the town in 1887, and before long the mill was making over 300,000 towels every day! The company went completely bankrupt in 2003 and the doors were closed forever. But North Carolinians -- especially those from Kannapolis -- never admitted defeat. Soon a new industry for biotech research was developed on the old Cannon Mills site. The research center is known as the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) where universities, corporations, and healthcare organizations work to develop advances in human health, agriculture, and nutrition. The center has had a major economic impact on the area.

I am a stay at home mom evolved into a soccer mom! My three boys are going through the Kannapolis City School system. My oldest just started at the A. L. Brown High School, and he is excited about joining some of the sports teams there. Growing active boys like to eat so I often take them to our favorite restaurant, Lee's Sandwich Shop. Lee's has been around since 1949, and it is located at 902 Central Drive. It might look like a hole in the wall to visitors, but the locals know it has the best food in town!

There are a number of things to do in Kannapolis. The Gem Theater is an old movie theatre built in the 1930s. It shows first run movies at reasonable prices. NASCAR fans will love the Stewart Haas Racing attraction where you can watch the mechanics work and purchase NASCAR merchandise. You can also spend a day at Village Park where you can ride the train or play in the splash pad. If you need more things to do, Charlotte is less than 30 miles away. It is not only the largest city in North Carolina, it is the second largest city in the whole Southeastern US! You know there is plenty to do there! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kannapolis? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Walter M. Safrit Park
      Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza
      Veterans Park
      The Quad
      Village Park
      Greenway Park
      Veterans Park
      Bakers Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Gem Theatre
      Trojan Stadium
      Southeast Cinemas Carolina Mall

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      Arby's
      Hardee's
      NCHS Concessions Stand
      Pelican's Snoballs
      Lee's Sandwich Shop
      Steak 'n Shake
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kannapolis? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Kannapolis.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kannapolis? The cost of living in Kannapolis is 93/100 - which is equal to North Carolina.
      Kannapolis
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kannapolis? Kannapolis crime rates are 2,242, which are 9% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,242 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kannapolis? The median income in Kannapolis is $55,923 which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $55,9231% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1989% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Kannapolis a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Kannapolis home prices? Kannapolis home prices are $160,200 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $160,20013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8758% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Kannapolis have good schools? The Kannapolis graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Kannapolis a good place to live? Kannapolis has an overall rating of 66% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      12 total surveys

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