Mint Hill is an outlying suburb of Charlotte, located on the ring highway surrounding one of North Carolina's biggest cities. This suburb of 15,000 enjoys a fair distance from the bustle of downtown Charlotte and is among the more affluent communities in the region. It's an old, established residential base with an average age of 40 years, an average income of $60,000, and an average house value of $143,000.

There aren't many services located directly within Mint Hill. Most essential institutions are nearby in Charlotte, including three hospitals, the Charlotte International Airport, and all of the arts and culture spots like art galleries, museums, theatres, and sports facilities.

There are two major colleges in Charlotte housing about 20,000 students full-time.

Within a few hours drive on the well-maintained Interstate Highways, residents of Mint Hil can reach a number of great cities like Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Columbia. In fact, within a day's travel you can reach over half of the US population.

If you're looking for a slower pace of life outside the big city, Mint Hill is a great, affordable alternative with a high quality of life just a squeak outside Charlotte.