What are the schools like in Mooresville, NC?

Mooresville is served primarily by Mooresville Graded School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mooresville?

The median household income in Mooresville, NC is $82,622 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Mooresville, NC?

Mooresville has an average high temperature of 50.2°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.7 inches.

Mooresville, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mooresville, NC affordable or expensive?

Mooresville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mooresville is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,600 and the median rent is $1,447 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mooresville, NC?

Mooresville has a violent crime rate of 217.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2152.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mooresville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Mooresville is a mid-sized city of 50,025 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $82,622 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Mooresville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mooresville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mooresville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.0

Mooresville's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mooresville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mooresville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,447	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,622	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mooresville's violent crime rate is 217.1 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.1 /100k

Property Crime

2152.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mooresville is served primarily by Mooresville Graded School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mooresville, NC	National Avg
School District	Mooresville Graded School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mooresville sees average highs of 50.2°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mooresville, NC
Average High — January	50.2°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mooresville, NC	National Avg
Population	50,025	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Norman of Iredell, NC 6 mi Davidson, NC 7 mi Cornelius, NC 8 mi Lake Norman of Catawba, NC 9 mi Troutman, NC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Mooresville

Mooresville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28115

Mooresville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mooresville, NC affordable or expensive?

Mooresville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mooresville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $311,600 and median rent is $1,447/month.

What is the crime rate in Mooresville, NC?

Mooresville's violent crime rate is 217.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2152.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mooresville?

Public schools in Mooresville are operated by Mooresville Graded School District. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 45.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mooresville, NC a good place to live?

Mooresville, NC has a population of 50,025, a median household income of $82,622, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mooresville?

Mooresville averages 50.2°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 3.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mooresville?

Mooresville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28115.

What is the population of Mooresville?

The population of Mooresville, North Carolina is 50,025 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mooresville?

Key numbers for living in Mooresville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $311,600, median household income $82,622, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mooresville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.