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Mooresville, NC

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Cozy community comfort on the north side of Charlotte.

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About thirty minutes north of Charlotte on Interstate 77 sits Mooresville, a quiet community on the shore of Lake Norman. Known to many as “Race City USA,” it is the home to the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, many NASCAR and IndyCar racing teams and drivers, plus several racing technology suppliers; Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne, and Kyle Busch are among the many drivers who have facilities in the area.

Mooresville is also home to the world headquarters of Lowes Companies, one of the biggest employers in the region. Nearby Huntersville hosts the annual Renaissance Festival, which runs from early October to late November every year. Lake Norman sits just to the west of town, providing a popular destination for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Mooresville, NC is $1,226 for a studio, $1,322 for one bedroom, $1,532 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mooresville has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,322/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$2,442/month
2,037 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,874/month
1,498 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East Mooresville Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-6

636 Students

8
out of 10

Coddle Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

7
out of 10

Rocky River Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

626 Students

7
out of 10

Woodland Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

609 Students

7
out of 10

South Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

572 Students

7
out of 10

The Brawley School

Public

Grades 6-8

639 Students

8
out of 10

Woodland Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

542 Students

8
out of 10

Lakeshore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

608 Students

4
out of 10

Mooresville Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

933 Students

3
out of 10

Mooresville Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,969 Students

7
out of 10

Lake Norman High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,986 Students

6
out of 10

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Living in Mooresville

Restaurants

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Since Mooresville is on the beautiful waters of Lake Norman, you will want to treat yourself to local restaurants on or near the water. Pull your boat up to the dock of the Rusty Rudder in Cornelius that features indoor and outdoor seating, live music and everything from sandwiches to delicious entrees.

For one of the most upscale experience in the area, visit the North Harbor Club and choose from an exquisite and delicious menu. You can “dock and dine” here also and you will love the unique décor including a full size sail boat at the door and historic watercraft mounted from the ceilings. Don’t miss this one!

North Carolina is famous for its BBQ and there are probably 25 BBQ restaurants within a 50 mile radius. Try them all because each one has its own unique taste. Start with Lancasters, take a quick trip to Lexington where USA Today name the Lexington BBQ one of the 10 best barbecue spots in the south.

For every day outings there are plenty of great local restaurants featuring all types of food including JJ. Wasbabi’s, (Asian) Joel’s Asian Grill, the Prickly Pear (Mexican), and many more. If its food you want, Mooresville has it!

Shopping

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Mooresville is about an hour’s drive from Winston Salem’s Hanes Mall, the largest mall in North Carolina and Charlotte’s South Park, Concord and North Lake Malls. Stores include all the major retailers and specialty shops. The malls are easy drives on major interstate routes 85, 40 and 77.

Unlike many major metropolitan areas, traffic is generally free-flowing except during morning and evening rush hours. Interstate 77 from Statesville to Charlotte includes a beautiful stretch through Mooresville and Lake Norman with great views of the lake.

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