Cornelius, NC

Live the Lake Norman Lifestyle in Cornelius.

Lake Norman Waterfront Living

Sunsets on Jetton Road, Jetton Park trails, Ramsey Creek Beach swimming, and the luxury Peninsula golf & yacht scene

Set on Lake Norman just north of Charlotte, Cornelius pairs waterfront living with easy convenience—marinas, parks, greenways, and a vibrant arts scene—plus quick access to I-77. Explore neighborhoods like The Peninsula, Jetton Cove, and Blue Stone Harbor, and see the newest homes for sale below.

Cornelius is built for outdoor time. Jetton Park is a 104-acre lakefront park with trails, picnic sites, lighted tennis courts, a gazebo, and a sunning beach area.  For swimming, Ramsey Creek Park offers the area’s public swim beach (seasonal), plus boat launch, docks, playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, dog park, and more.

Cornelius addresses are served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and nearby charters.

Cornelius — Schools CMS

J.V. Washam Elementary (K–5)

Serves parts of Cornelius, Huntersville & Davidson.

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Market Snapshot
Metric Value
Total Homes 147
Avg. Size (Sq. Ft.) 3,028
Avg. Age (Years) 22
Avg. Days on Market 109
Minimum Price List $259,900
Maximum Price List $14,500,000
Average Price $1,596,386
Avg. Price / Sq. Ft. $527

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Mecklenburg County

Demographics Information

1,115,482
Population as of 2020
26 minutes
Average Commute Time
$79,265
Median Household Income
$48,625
Per Capita Income
1,756
Population per Square Mile
523.84
Square Miles of Land
90.9%
High School Graduate
47.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher