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Mooresville.
About
Life in Mooresville
If you're considering Mooresville, know upfront that this is a town defined by racing culture—over 60 NASCAR teams and racing suppliers operate here, which shapes local identity and weekend activity around the track. That said, it's much more than a one-industry town; Lowe's headquarters brings corporate jobs, and you're close enough to Charlotte (27 miles) for broader employment options, though most commutes run around 24 minutes. The housing market has appreciated considerably—median home values sit at $390,900—reflecting the town's popularity as a Charlotte suburb with better affordability than the city itself.
Mooresville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
96.9%
of households
Population Growth
+11.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Mooresville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mooresville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.7%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Mooresville
In Mooresville, rent runs 32% above the NC average, and home values are 35% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,381
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $477,658 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Mooresville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mooresville is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mooresville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Commute24.7 min avg
How Mooresville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mooresville, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
Regional airport · few flights196k passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 25% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mooresville runs 25% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
246.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,910.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mooresville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Iredell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Iredell County, which includes Mooresville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $394,500 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $255,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $351,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $230,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Iredell County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rowan County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Mooresville) is typically good — 269 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
269
per year
Moderate Days
96
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Rowan County, NC (18 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mooresville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
3.7"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
93
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 27°F | 3.63" |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 3.15" |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.81" |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 3.52" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.99" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.02" |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.08" |
| Nov | 61°F | 36°F | 3.22" |
| Dec | 53°F | 30°F | 3.72" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mooresville
Mooresville has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Huntersville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mooresville
Mooresville's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Mooresville
Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,345 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 1,948 students · in-state tuition $2,641 · 34% graduate · median earnings $37,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,867 students · in-state tuition $69,315 · 91% graduate · median earnings $89,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mooresville
Mooresville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kings Mountain National Military Park (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
44 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
44 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
64 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
67 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
93 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mooresville
Mooresville Public Library
304 S Main St, Mooresville
Mooresville Public Library West Branch
614 Brawley School Road, Mooresville
Cities Near Mooresville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mooresville FAQ
Is Mooresville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Mooresville's median rent is $1,626/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,647/year. Median home value is $390,900.
Is Mooresville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Mooresville's violent crime rate was 247 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1911 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mooresville, North Carolina?⌄
Mooresville has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mooresville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Mooresville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,626/month and median household income is $89,647/year. The median home value is $390,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mooresville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Mooresville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from