Kannapolis is a city in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan counties northwest of Concord and northeast of Charlotte. The community was named for the Cannon Mills

Kannapolis is a wonderful place to live, to work, and to raise a family. Our crime rate is low, our schools are outstanding, and there are many options for recreation. Most importantly, the people in Kannapolis are warm, friendly and caring.

Kannapolis history dates back into the early 1900's as this small rural town became known for its textile production.  A century later the world economic picture has changed and so has Kannapolis. 

Dale Earnhardt was a legend of American auto racing, nicknamed "The Intimidator" for his competitive instincts and hard-driving style. Competing in the NASCAR racing league, Earnhardt had 76 career wins and won the Winston Cup championship seven times; as NASCAR grew in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, Earnhardt became one of America's most popular athletes. His sons Kerry and Dale Jr. followed him into racing. After years of success in other races, Earnhardt Sr. finally won the famed Daytona 500 in 1998. Three years later he was killed in a crash on the final lap of the same race.

This old Textile Mill Town underwent a dramatic chjange in July 2003 when the Pillowtex Textile plant closed.  The Kannaoplis Real Estate area suffered a heart rendering loss but change was on the way!

In December of 2004, California billionaire David Murdock won the bid for the Kannapolis plant and the Kannapolis NC Real Estate transformation is underway.  The new Bio-Tech Research park is an outstanding addition to Homes in Kannapolis NC.  The Research Park is a joint venture between Dole Foods, Duke University and the University of North Carolina system. 

Kannapolis has three school systems within its jurisdiction. There are also numerous colleges and universities within two hours of the city. Kannapolis also has many attractions, sites and events and is centrally located to even more throughout the Charlotte-metro region.

Safrit Park offers the only lighted soccer field in Cabarrus County, a greenway, playground and two baseball fields. The Village Park amphitheater, the largest amphitheater in Cabarrus County, was the site of the first 2004 Coca Cola Summer Concert Series. Attendance at the summer concert series surpassed 22,000 people from across the Charlotte-region. The award-winning Summer Concert Series will expand to seven shows in 2005.

Kannapolis Real Estate is the hottest Real Estate market surrounding Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate.  Kannapolis will have 1000's of new high tech jobs for Homes in Kannapolis NC this year due to the new Bio-Tech Research Park in Cabarrus County.  We welcome the relocation to Kannapolis NC.  The Research Park will help the greater Kannapolis North Carolina region including all of Cabarrus County Real Estate, Concord and flow north into Rowan County. 

Housing Cost

Homes in Kannapolis were largely constructed for laborers in the Pillowtex factory.  These homes are small homes with the popular craftsman style design.  These old homes are loaded with character!

ow the high tech industry is also creating a demand for high end executive homes in Kannapolis.  This is resulting in increased land value and a great opportunity for Kannapolis new homes for the greater Kannapolis area.  Duke University, UNC and Dole Relocations will further enhance the greater Kannapolis region.

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $113,168

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 41,487. Kannapolis covers 29.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 28081, 28082, 28083 - Area code: 704

Climate

Kannapolis, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Kannapolis is 47.30 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.60 Inches.

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