Mooresville

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Mooresville, NC

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Cozy community comfort on the north side of Charlotte.

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Located 25 miles north of Charlotte along Lake Norman, Mooresville has earned its nickname "Race City USA" as home to more than 60 NASCAR teams and racing-related businesses. The community combines lakeside living with motorsports culture, offering rental options from contemporary apartment communities to downtown residences. One-bedroom units average $1,371 monthly, while three-bedroom homes average $1,981. Notable areas include the historic downtown district, with its preserved architecture and independent shops, and the waterfront neighborhoods along Brawley School Road.

Mooresville's story began in 1856 with a railroad depot on John Franklin Moore's land, growing into today's active community. Residents enjoy recreation at Lake Norman and the town's parks and greenways. The Mooresville Historic District features local shops, while newer retail centers serve daily shopping needs. The NASCAR Technical Institute, part of Universal Technical Institute, reinforces the town's deep connection to motorsports. This combination of Southern heritage, racing culture, and lakefront recreation makes Mooresville distinctive among Charlotte-area communities.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Mooresville, NC is $1,333 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $1,973 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mooresville has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,331/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$2,340/month
2,000 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,559/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,908/month
1,423 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

Woodland Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

609 Students

Lakeshore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

671 Students

Lake Norman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

689 Students

Mooresville Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-6

645 Students

Mooresville Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

933 Students

Woodland Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

542 Students

The Brawley School

Public

Grades 6-8

639 Students

Lakeshore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

608 Students

Mooresville Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,969 Students

Lake Norman High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,986 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Norman State Park

Airports

  • Concord-Padgett Regional
  • Charlotte/Douglas International

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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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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.