Easily accessible by I-77 and I-85, Cabarrus County is a dynamic
place to live and work and is well-known throughout the region
as an attractive and growing area.
Concord, meaning "harmony" is located in Cabarrus county, and
has a population of approximately 62,000. This growing area has
a historic district with Victorian Homes and is also home to two
of Metropolitan Charlotte's major attractions: Concord Mills and
Lowe's Motor Speedway. This area offers new residents many
options in housing including both master-planned and quaint
communities. Noteworthy: Olde Courthouse Theater, Concord Mills
Harrisburg is a small town of about 5,000 people in a popular
suburb of Cabarrus County. It borders Mecklenburg County's
University City with its residential, retail and employment
growth. Harrisburg is also home to a State Bureau of
Investigation office that serves the nine county area
surrounding Charlotte. With its steady business and industrial
growth, this town continues to grow while still maintaining its
rural heritage.
Kannapolis is located in the I-85 corridor north of Charlotte,
on the western side of Cabarrus County. Once known for its
textile manufacturing, the closing of Pillowtex in 2003 changed
the business dynamic of Kannapolis dramatically. The North
Carolina Research Campus, a new joint venture between Dole
Foods, Duke University and the University of North Carolina is
building on the same site and is primed to shape the city in
years to come. Noteworthy: Dale Earnhardt Tribute Center, Cannon
Village Visitor Center
As the County seat and largest city of Stanly County, Albemarle
has businesses, distinctive homes, and friendly neighborhoods.
The growing business and retail sectors make the City of
Albemarle a convenient and attractive place to live and work.
Home of American Idol's Kellie Pickler, the TV Show has created
national publicity for this small town. As a result, the area
has experienced steady growth in its business sector as well as
residential areas. Noteworthy: Morrow Mountain State Park,
Uwharrie National Forest
Locust is a small growing city in Stanley County. After a
road-widening project took away the original downtown business
section, the new City Centre was developed to revitalize the
area while maintaining the small-town atmosphere. Housing is
expected to triple within the next five years. With the
accessibility to this area via I-485, Locust will offer new
residents the country life close to urban amenities.
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