Cornelius
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Cornelius, North Carolina, nestles along the scenic shores of Lake Norman and mixes suburban charm with lakeside recreation. The town is popular for water sports, excellent dining spots, and a welcoming community, making it appealing for families and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
12,694
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.49°, -80.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,125
Local Cost
$2,040
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
4.9°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1173 mm
Internet Speed
306 Mbps
Upload
158 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
292.0
Airport
USA
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.