Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Cornelius Real Estate and Local Guide
Cornelius is a lakeside suburb of Charlotte on the shore of Lake Norman, known for marinas, waterfront recreation, and rapid residential growth since the 1990s.
Living in Cornelius
Population grew from under 2,600 in 1990 to more than 31,000 by 2020. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Cornelius
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Cornelius home
Lake Norman
Town sits on Lake Norman, created by Duke Power in 1963 as a major recreation and hydroelectric reservoir
Cain Center for the Arts
Downtown performing and visual arts center that opened in 2023 with a 400-seat theater and gallery
Potts Plantation
A 1753 plantation listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Jetton Park
Lakefront park on Lake Norman with tennis courts, trails, and picnic areas
Robbins Park
Town park with disc golf, fishing ponds, nature trails, and a McDowell Creek Greenway connection
Cornelius areas to know
Smithville
Historic African American community on the east side of I-77, with roots dating to around 1910
Antiquity
Planned traditional-style residential neighborhood in Cornelius