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Mooresville, NC

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Mooresville, NC

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 46
Population51,447
Foreign Born5.0%
Population Density1,867people per mi²
Median Age36.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

127/100

27% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Mooresville, North Carolina

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$45k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $132k+$204k+
Elite (Top 5%) $155k+$240k+
Affordability Ratio

89%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
21
Poor
5
Negative
4

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

9 within 20 miles

2.9mi

Airport

CLT — Charlotte Douglas International

26.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Mooresville, NC

1.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 0.9 mi
Camping9Nearest 8.6 mi
Marina12Nearest 4.3 mi
Winery2Nearest 8.4 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 11.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$89k+7.2%
18% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$660k
1% above US avg
College Educated
45.3%
29% above US avg
WFH
18.2%
27% above US avg
Homeownership
57.3%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$349k
24% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−27.6%
Homicide*
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.38 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.61 / 1k Residents31% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−23.0%
Burglary
1.08 / 1k Residents60% below state avg
Larceny-Theft*
11.86 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.90 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+9Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Mooresville, North Carolina
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.9% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season242 days330 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.5"
Elevation856 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor25 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,867/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 506 mi · coast 170 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$53.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T17:04:35.000Z

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