Mint Hill, North Carolina
Mint Hill is a town of 27,556 people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, founded in 1971.
Why visit Mint Hill
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 63 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Providence Produce, Matthews Commercial Historic District, Meek House and Idlewild Road Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Mint Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mint Hill
Mint Hill is a suburban town in southeastern Mecklenburg and northwestern Union counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is a major suburb on the outskirts of Charlotte and near the Cabarrus County line. The population was 26,450 at the 2020 census, up from 22,722 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Mint Hill, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Providence Produce
Farm and orchard · 0.4 mi
11252 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill
Mo-Th, Sa 09:00-19:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Su off
Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
Cinema and theater · 3.9 mi
6018 Fringe Tree Lane, Charlotte
Museums and landmarks10
Matthews Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Meek House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
R.F. Outen Pottery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic industrial facility at 430 Jefferson Street in Matthews, North Carolina
Spears House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
White Oak Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Charlotte Museum of History
Museum · 3.0 mi
History museum in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Idlewild Road Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Charlotte, United States of America
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.6 mi
15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill
sunrise-sunset
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes63
Big Guy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Su, Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 16:00-21:00; Mo off
Coco Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
6914 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Dae Bak
Restaurant · Korean · 0.5 mi
6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Tu-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo off
El Valle Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
9229 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Forest Trail Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop
7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 07:00-21:30; Su 07:00-17:00
Hawthorne's New York Pizza and Bar
Restaurant · Pizza
7319 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo off
Hot Mess Burgers
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Salad · 2.1 mi
9229 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:30; Su off
J-Birds Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Burger, Breakfast, Lunch, Pancake
7917 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su off
Mint Hill Rock Store Bar B Que
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.6 mi
7032 Brighton Park Drive, Mint Hill
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Taxco Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
7106 Brighton Park Drive, Mint Hill
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
51 more on the map.
History
Mint Hill was founded around 1750 by Scottish-Irish pioneers. It was the first town created in Mecklenburg County.
It is not known exactly when Mint Hill received its first charter, but in 1910, town officials gave up the charter so that Mecklenburg County would build a road through Mint Hill. Between 1910 and 1971, Mint Hill ran on its own without elected town officials.
From the History section of Mint Hill, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship44
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
6200 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Mint Hill Community Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
11341 Bain School Road, Mint Hill
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries38
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
School · 4.9 mi
8000 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte
Healthcare6
Map of Mint Hill
219 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe Ap (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mecklenburg County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atrium Health Harrisburg Heliport (NR30) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Matthews 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Indian Trail 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Harrisburg 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Charlotte 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Concord 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Huntersville 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Kannapolis 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Belmont 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Davidson 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Cornelius 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mint Hill City Hall & Fountain, Algorhythms, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spears House 2, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Matthews NC 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R.F. Outen Pottery 02, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
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