At a Glance
Median Income
$88,592
$42,955 per capita
Home Value
$348,500
Zillow: $477,168
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
2,695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Mooresville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mooresville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mooresville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mooresville residents earn a median household income of $88,592 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,955. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,123 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mooresville is $348,500 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,168. Median rent is $1,505/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Mooresville reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,695/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Mooresville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mooresville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population51,447
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,880/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,592
Per Capita$42,955
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$13,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A
Home Value$348,500
Rent$1,505
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$477,168
Housing Units20,595
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property2,695/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary208/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,077/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation876 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mooresville was built in 2003.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.