Updated June 9, 2014 8:03 PM PT

Mooresville, NC Real Estate – Best Cities to Live in North Carolina

By Rebecca L
Story Found in: CreditDonkey.com
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#1. Mooresville

Mooresville, NC Real Estate for Sale – situated in western North Carolina,  is less than an hour’s drive from both Charlotte and Hickory. Incomes in the area are over the $50,000 mark, and major employers include the NASCAR Technical Institute and Lowe’s Home Improvement, whose corporate headquarters are located in Mooresville. The low crime rate combined with the moderate commute time puts Mooresville Homes at the top of our list.

• Odds of Being a Victim of a Violent Crime: 1 in 344
• Commute Time: 22.6 minutes
• Income: $53,066
• Residents Who Attended Some College, No Degree: 27%
• Restaurants: 1 per 242 inhabitants

Did You Know: Nicknamed “Race City USA,” Mooresville is home to several racing-themed attractions, including Dale Earnhardt Inc., Kyle Busch Motorsports, and the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame.  Including: Lake Norman Real Estate for Sale which offers Waterfront Homes for Sale.

Choosing a new place to live can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the area. Our rankings are meant to show you how some of North Carolina’s top spots compare to each other. The cities on our list all have something unique to offer, and by highlighting the best features, we hope to make your final choice that much easier.

Data Sources:

• U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates
• FBI, Uniform Crime Reports
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
• U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census

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Whether you prefer the sandy beaches on the East Coast, the blue-green mountains of the Piedmont region or the big city flavor of Charlotte, North Carolina offers something for everyone. And newcomers have realized this: the state population grew almost 100,000 in 2013 alone. A relatively low cost of living combined with a moderate climate and a booming job market make the Tarheel State an ideal choice for professionals, families, and retirees alike.

Picking the right spot to settle down is no easy decision. Living near a major metropolitan area such as Raleigh-Durham offers a broader range of options when it comes to jobs, schools and homes but it also means a higher cost of living. Smaller towns, on the other hand, offer the southern hospitality you’re looking for at an affordable price. We’ve put together a list of cities that offer the best of both worlds when it comes to work and play. If a move to North Carolina is in your future but you’re not sure exactly where you want to put down roots, let the CreditDonkey team’s rankings be your guide.

Study Methodology

In compiling our rankings, we zeroed in on five key factors:

1. Odds of Being a Victim of a Violent Crime
2. Commute Time
3. Income
4. Residents Who Attended Some College
5. Restaurants Per Capita

Knowing that you’ll be safe wherever you decide to call home is a top priority, so we paid close attention to crime rates when compiling our rankings. For each city on our list, we broke down the odds of becoming the victim of a violent crime.

No one likes being stuck in traffic; before you plan a move, it’s helpful to know what kind of commute you’re likely to have. All of the cities included in our study have an average commute time of less than 25 minutes.

And if you’re on the hunt for a new job in a new place, it helps to know where to find the best-paying positions. When deciding which cities to include in our study, we considered how each one stacks up in terms of average income. We also took into account what percentage of residents attended some college, since this can directly impact wages.

Finally, we factored in the number of restaurants and bars in each location. From good old-fashioned southern cooking to high-end cuisine, the cities on our list appeal to every taste.

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Mooresville homes

174 Hickory Hill Road -- 4 BR, 4.1 BA
Price: $2,000,000 (3931 sqft)
Subdivision: Gibbs Cove
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Alina Lorenzo | MLS # 4271846 | Contract

353 Whippoorwill Road -- 3 BR, 2 BA
Price: $1,025,000 (1884 sqft)
Subdivision: Hidden Cove
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Melissa Martin | MLS # 4275741 | Contract

142 Regency Road -- 4 BR, 3.1 BA
Price: $635,000 (3723 sqft)
Subdivision: Regency Lake Village
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Jolene Handysides | MLS # 4007878 | Contract

173 Rehoboth Lane -- 5 BR, 5.3 BA
Price: $12,000,000 (8784 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4269606 | Active

440 Beech Tree Road -- 5 BR, 6.2 BA
Price: $12,000,000 (7612 sqft)
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Corcoran HM Properties | MLS # 4293759 | Active

2536 Brawley School Road -- 4 BR, 5.2 BA
Price: $7,999,999 (6837 sqft)
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4276909 | Active

172 Tennessee Circle -- 5 BR, 5.4 BA
Price: $7,500,000 (8763 sqft)
Subdivision: Northwood
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4252701 | Active

124 Lightship Drive -- 5 BR, 5.3 BA
Price: $6,500,000 (8719 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4288998 | Active

140 Lightship Drive -- 4 BR, 5.1 BA
Price: $6,250,000 (7674 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Keller Williams | MLS # 4253986 | Active

102 Eastham Court -- 5 BR, 5.3 BA
Price: $5,595,000 (7302 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4247937 | Active

175 Rehoboth Lane -- 5 BR, 5.2 BA
Price: $5,225,000 (6375 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Keller Williams | MLS # 4271755 | Active

235 Milford Circle -- 4 BR, 5.1 BA
Price: $4,950,000 (5176 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4303810 | Contract

191 Washam Road -- 4 BR, 3.3 BA
Price: $4,950,000 (6555 sqft)
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Trump International | MLS # 4291391 | Active

301 Riverwood Road -- 5 BR, 4.1 BA
Price: $4,599,000 (5689 sqft)
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Carolina Realty | MLS # 4258514 | Active

505 Kemp Road -- 5 BR, 4 BA
Price: $3,995,000 (5030 sqft)
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4309698 | Active

111 Kent Court -- 5 BR, 4.2 BA
Price: $3,995,000 (5969 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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The Agency - Charlotte | MLS # 4299476 | Active

143 Jeremy Point Place -- 5 BR, 5.1 BA
Price: $3,995,000 (7897 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4307571 | Active

515 Kemp Road -- 5 BR, 3.1 BA
Price: $3,800,000 (4525 sqft)
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4309491 | Active

166 White Horse Drive -- 5 BR, 5.1 BA
Price: $3,750,000 (5568 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4296755 | Contract

512 Stonemarker Road -- 4 BR, 4.1 BA
Price: $3,695,000 (5604 sqft)
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Culture Luxury | MLS # 4289529 | Active