Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Kannapolis Real Estate and Local Guide
A former textile mill town nicknamed the 'City of Looms,' now anchored by the North Carolina Research Campus and a redeveloped downtown, and part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Kannapolis best.
About the area
Living in Kannapolis, NC
A historic textile-mill town nicknamed the 'City of Looms' and the hometown of NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt.
The housing market
Homes in Kannapolis
- About 65% of homes are owner-occupied, with a median home value near $245,500.
- Nearly 78% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Kannapolis home
North Carolina Research Campus
A 350-acre biotechnology, food, and nutrition research campus built on the former Cannon Mills site
Dale Earnhardt Plaza
Downtown tribute with a bronze statue honoring Kannapolis native and NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt
Gem Theatre
Historic downtown theater listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Village Park
A 16-acre park with a double-decker carousel, splash pad, amphitheater, and miniature train
Bakers Creek Park
A 40-acre community park with athletic fields, a playground, and a greenway trailhead
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.