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Mooresville, NC

Mooresville, NC.

Population: 43,544 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mooresville, NC is $409,493 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 233 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,975/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,493

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

233

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$409,493
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+88.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$412,092
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$500,000
Median list price
$472,500
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+49.3%
Median days on market
233 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
275
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,975/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Pine Lake Preparatory, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District
Schools include
Pine Lake Preparatory, Shepherd Elementary, Coddle Creek Elementary, NF Woods Campus, Mooresville Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
National Starch & Chemical Corp. (13.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,196
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,735

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (46 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Miller Air Park (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER, W.G. (BILL) HEFNER SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER (SALSBURY)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,283 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,762
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,574
Average weekly wage
$1,216
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,827

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MooresvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$409,493$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$500,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market233 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,975/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,762$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mooresville, NC?
$409,493.
What is the median sale price in Mooresville, NC?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mooresville, NC?
Median days on market: 233 days.
What is typical rent in Mooresville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,975/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mooresville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Mooresville, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mooresville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mooresville, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mooresville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mooresville, NC?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mooresville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mooresville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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