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Is Mooresville a Good Place to Live? Mooresville, North Carolina: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Mooresville ranks #373 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #180 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 22 in North Carolina. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (7.3%, #125 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Mooresville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Mooresville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Mooresville?
Mooresville's cost of living index is 97.3, 3% below the US level of 100 and #556 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,626/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $478,099, 43% above the typical North Carolina home ($334,773).
| Measure | Mooresville | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 97.3#556 of 1,308 | 94 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $478,099#774 of 1,187 | $334,773 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,655/mo#463 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $390,900#768 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,626/mo#808 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21.8%#657 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). North Carolina is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Mooresville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Mooresville is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro.
North Carolina housing market →Is Mooresville safe?
Mooresville recorded 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 34% below the US rate of 373 and 35% below North Carolina's 380. That ranks #451 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #206 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Mooresville Police Department. Property crime runs 1,911 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Mooresville | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 247#451 of 1,083 | 380 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,911#670 of 1,083 | 2,285 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). North Carolina is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Mooresville?
The median household in Mooresville earns $89,647, 17% above the US figure of $76,827 and 34% above North Carolina ($66,880). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Mooresville | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $89,647#464 of 1,312 | $66,880 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.3%#264 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.6%#343 of 1,132 | +1.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). North Carolina is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Mooresville?
The median resident of Mooresville is 35.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 45.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #340 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Mooresville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 45.5%#340 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 58.3% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Mooresville's schools and health?
Mooresville's 18 public schools graduate 90.9% of students in four years (North Carolina 87%), with 16.9 students per teacher and $10,773 spent per pupil. 31.2% of adults are obese and 8.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Mooresville | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90.9%#336 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.9#722 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,773#1086 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.2%#472 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 8.9%#197 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.9%#390 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.2%#400 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). North Carolina is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 15,766 students are enrolled in Mooresville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Mooresville?
The average commute in Mooresville is 24.7 minutes (North Carolina 21.9); 0.3% of workers take transit and 19.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Mooresville scores 7.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.4°F and winters 40.6°F, with 44.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Mooresville | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.7 min#753 of 1,312 | 21.9 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.3%#750 of 1,312 | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 71.1% | 75.2% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 19.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.7#1122 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). North Carolina is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.2 | 27.2 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 53.9 | 29.6 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 61.3 | 36.6 | 4 |
| Apr | 70.9 | 45.4 | 3.8 |
| May | 78.2 | 55.4 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 85.3 | 63.8 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 88.6 | 67.7 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 86.9 | 66.4 | 4 |
| Sep | 81.1 | 59.4 | 4 |
| Oct | 71.7 | 46.3 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 61.4 | 35.5 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 53 | 29.8 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salisbury 9 Wnw.
| Measure | Mooresville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 58.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 40.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 44.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salisbury 9 Wnw.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Mooresville?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Mooresville's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Iredell County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, earthquake, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 81% of US counties.
| Measure | Mooresville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.11%#287 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Iredell County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Iredell County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0031% | 82% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0037% | 58% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0012% | 52% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0093% | 52% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.078% | 45% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Mooresville compare with similar-size cities?
Mooresville is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #180 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 52,381.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville, NCPop. 52,381 | #373 | 60.5 | $89,647 | $1,626/mo | 247 | 24.7 min |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #1137 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data | 32.8 min |
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #263 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data | 22 min |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #1121 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 | 18 min |
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #458 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data | 25.4 min |
| Battle Creek, MIPop. 52,374 | #1253 | 42.3 | $55,693 | $957/mo | 1,055 | 18.6 min |
| Cathedral City, CAPop. 52,267 | #952 | 50.9 | $73,572 | $1,601/mo | 334 | 19.9 min |
| West New York, NJPop. 52,004 | #498 | 58.1 | $71,729 | $1,716/mo | 236 | 34.5 min |
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #13 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data | 33.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Mooresville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Mooresville ranks #8 of the 22 North Carolina cities we track, with a score of 60.5 against North Carolina's statewide 53.7. Its households earn 34% above the North Carolina median. Violent crime is 35% below the statewide rate. Homes are 43% above the typical North Carolina home.
| City | Rank in NC | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NCPop. 70,630 | #1 | 74.9 | $144,135 | $1,902/mo | 53 |
| Cary, NCPop. 179,306 | #2 | 71.2 | $134,905 | $1,738/mo | 75 |
| Wake Forest, NCPop. 52,844 | #3 | 69.2 | $123,802 | $1,596/mo | 85 |
| Huntersville, NCPop. 63,969 | #4 | 68.0 | $120,516 | $1,834/mo | 115 |
| Chapel Hill, NCPop. 61,607 | #5 | 65.1 | $85,989 | $1,613/mo | 86 |
| Raleigh, NCPop. 481,031 | #6 | 61.2 | $85,395 | $1,572/mo | 395 |
| Concord, NCPop. 108,719 | #7 | 60.8 | $86,921 | $1,451/mo | 117 |
| Mooresville, NCPop. 52,381 | #8 | 60.5 | $89,647 | $1,626/mo | 247 |
| Kannapolis, NCPop. 57,890 | #9 | 57.9 | $73,836 | $1,319/mo | 170 |
| Durham, NCPop. 291,467 | #10 | 57.4 | $81,619 | $1,508/mo | 507 |
| Charlotte, NCPop. 903,844 | #11 | 56.3 | $82,068 | $1,612/mo | 559 |
| Wilmington, NCPop. 120,805 | #12 | 55.7 | $66,738 | $1,395/mo | 406 |
| Jacksonville, NCPop. 71,279 | #13 | 53.4 | $57,697 | $1,321/mo | 228 |
| High Point, NCPop. 116,245 | #14 | 53.3 | $64,561 | $1,116/mo | 521 |
| Asheville, NCPop. 94,535 | #15 | 51.7 | $71,102 | $1,402/mo | 753 |
| Greensboro, NCPop. 301,198 | #16 | 49.7 | $61,515 | $1,172/mo | 702 |
| Greenville, NCPop. 92,857 | #17 | 49.6 | $49,748 | $1,007/mo | 449 |
| Burlington, NCPop. 59,610 | #18 | 48.1 | $56,880 | $1,051/mo | 640 |
| Winston-Salem, NCPop. 252,037 | #19 | 47.8 | $59,268 | $1,087/mo | 744 |
| Gastonia, NCPop. 82,884 | #20 | 47.3 | $64,059 | $1,204/mo | 889 |
| Fayetteville, NCPop. 210,815 | #21 | 46.8 | $58,407 | $1,250/mo | 614 |
| Rocky Mount, NCPop. 54,297 | #22 | 44.4 | $55,534 | $957/mo | 672 |
All 22 North Carolina cities we track, by overall score. North Carolina statewide: median income $66,880, violent crime 380 per 100,000.
How is Mooresville's score calculated?
Mooresville scores 60.5 out of 100, #373 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with North Carolina's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Mooresville. Similar-size median 55.5.
60.2 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Mooresville's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
77.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Mooresville. Similar-size median 58.9.
65.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Mooresville's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
52.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Mooresville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
63.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Mooresville. Similar-size median 56.1.
65.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Mooresville. Similar-size median 42.4.
47.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Mooresville. Similar-size median 50.0.
52.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Mooresville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
35.3 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
81.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Mooresville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Mooresville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Mooresville
Is Mooresville, NC a good place to live?
Mooresville ranks #373 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #180 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 22 in North Carolina. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (7.3%, #125 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Mooresville?
Mooresville's cost of living index is 97.3, 3% below the US level of 100 and #556 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,626/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $478,099, 43% above the typical North Carolina home ($334,773).
What is the crime rate in Mooresville?
Mooresville recorded 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 34% below the US rate of 373 and 35% below North Carolina's 380. That ranks #451 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #206 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Mooresville Police Department. Property crime runs 1,911 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Mooresville?
The median household in Mooresville earns $89,647, 17% above the US figure of $76,827 and 34% above North Carolina ($66,880). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Mooresville?
Median rent in Mooresville is $1,626/mo (Census), #808 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,655/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Mooresville?
Zillow's typical home value in Mooresville is $478,099, down 0.3% in a year, against $334,773 for North Carolina and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $390,900.
How are the public schools in Mooresville?
Mooresville's 18 public schools graduate 90.9% of students in four years (North Carolina 87%), with 16.9 students per teacher and $10,773 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Mooresville?
The average commute is 24.7 minutes, #753 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 21.9 minutes across North Carolina. 6.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Mooresville?
Mooresville averages 58.6°F over the year, 76.4°F in summer and 40.6°F in winter, with 44.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Mooresville walkable?
Mooresville scores 7.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Mooresville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Iredell County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, earthquake, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 81% of US counties.
Who lives in Mooresville?
Mooresville has 52,381 residents. The median resident of Mooresville is 35.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 45.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #340 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Mooresville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Mooresville ranks #8 of the 22 North Carolina cities we track, with a score of 60.5 against North Carolina's statewide 53.7. Its households earn 34% above the North Carolina median. Violent crime is 35% below the statewide rate. Homes are 43% above the typical North Carolina home.
What cities are similar in size to Mooresville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Mooresville's population of 52,381 are Kendale Lakes, FL (#1137 overall), Catalina Foothills, AZ (#263 overall), Joplin, MO (#1121 overall), Aloha, OR (#458 overall), and Battle Creek, MI (#1253 overall). Mooresville is #373.