The Town FilesMooresville, North Carolina
Town in Iredell County · population 50,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $390,900
- Household income
- $89,647
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.8
Mooresville is a town of 50,193 people in Iredell County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $390,900, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 93% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 87% of North Carolina towns, better for a vacation home than 84% of North Carolina towns.
How Mooresville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mooresville is worth $390,900, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $89,647, which is more affordable than 27% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,626 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mooresville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $390,900 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,626 | $969 |
| Median household income | $89,647 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Mooresville
| People | Mooresville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 19.1% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Mooresville
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 44.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.7 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mooresville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 11, 2024 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 11, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Iredell County since 1996
Iredell County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Iredell County
Iredell County had 81,195 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,307 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Mooresville itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Mooresville
20 public schools with 16,491 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | 9-12 | 1,972 | 18.8 |
| Lake Norman High | 9-12 | 1,964 | 23.7 |
| Pine Lake Preparatory (charter) | K-12 | 1,885 | 16.4 |
| Langtree Charter Academy (charter) | K-12 | 1,640 | 19.8 |
| Coddle Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 725 | 15.4 |
| Shepherd Elementary | PK-5 | 709 | 15.4 |
| The Brawley School | 6-8 | 677 | 18.3 |
| Lakeshore Elementary | PK-5 | 673 | 15.3 |
| Mooresville Intermediate | 3-5 | 660 | 16.1 |
| Lake Norman Elementary | PK-5 | 654 | 15.2 |
| Selma Burke Middle | 6-8 | 642 | 16.5 |
| Mooresville Middle | 6-8 | 640 | 14.2 |
Towns near Mooresville
- Lake Norman of Iredell, NC6.4 mi · 11,395 people · home $887,400
- Davidson, NC7.2 mi · 15,106 people · home $687,700
- Troutman, NC7.4 mi · 3,698 people · home $398,800
- Cornelius, NC8.2 mi · 31,412 people · home $559,400
- Lake Norman of Catawba, NC9.0 mi · 8,658 people · home $492,600
- Enochville, NC10.0 mi · 2,893 people · home $265,700
- Westport, NC10.3 mi · 5,705 people · home $580,000
- Kannapolis, NC12.4 mi · 53,114 people · home $276,400
Mooresville questions
Is Mooresville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mooresville scores better for retirees than 39% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 11%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Mooresville?
The median owner-occupied home in Mooresville is valued at $390,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,647, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,626 a month.
What is the weather like in Mooresville?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.7 inches of snow.
Does Mooresville get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mooresville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 11, 2024. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)