A city with a rich Southern textile heritage, Kannapolis is honoring its past while embracing its future. Downtown Kannapolis is currently undergoing exciting revitalization, including refreshed streetscapes, a new Triple A baseball stadium, and a veteran-owned brewery. Kannapolis is a city on the rise, with a lot to offer families and young professionals alike.
Mix of Old and New: Southern charm abounds in the quaint mill homes looping the town center. There are also many new construction options in the area, along with homes in established neighborhoods. In additon to homes, Kannapolis is beginning to experience a growth in the business sector as well.
Proximity and Affordability: With its proximity to Charlotte, Kannapolis is an ideal location for an easy and quick commute. Coupled with the affordability of the area, this makes it a great choice for people looking for a small town feel with access to big city amenities.
Village Park
Village Park is the social hub for community events. Offerings include an ampitheatre for summer concert series, a large park, train rides, a double decker carousel, and a splash pad for the kids, along with holiday activities for the whole family.
44 Mills Kitchen & Tap
44 Mills Kitchen & Tap is named with a nod to the 44 mills that dotted the area during its textile heyday. American cuisine paired with local brews makes this a great choice for Friday date night, business lunch, or weekend brunch.
Gem Theatre
The Gem Theatre, recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, has been a staple entertainment option for Kannapolis since 1936. With its nostalgic decor and affordable prices, it's the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy!
56,470 people live in Kannapolis, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $34,271. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Kannapolis, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Farm Fresh Markets, Willowbrook Grounds, and Recyclable Records.
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Dining · $ | 1.95 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.93 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Shopping | 2.41 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.44 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.15 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.68 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.93 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.28 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.36 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Kannapolis has 20,908 households, with an average household size of 2.69. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kannapolis do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 56,470 people call Kannapolis home. The population density is 1,686.58 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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