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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Some of the article was adjusted for this blog.

#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

118 Hadley Harbor Court -- 5 BR, 5.1 BA
Price: $4,790,000 (7456 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Clarke Crawford | MLS # 4120597 | Active

304 Lakeshore Drive -- 3 BR, 4.1 BA
Price: $3,000,000 (5477 sqft)
Subdivision: Lakeview Shores
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Karen Spruell | MLS # 4164327 | Active

199 Wilson Lake Road -- 4 BR, 4.2 BA
Price: $2,500,000 (4946 sqft)
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Pauline Williams | MLS # 4138390 | Active

489 Kenway Loop -- 3 BR, 3.1 BA
Price: $1,449,000 (2964 sqft)
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Beth Graichen | MLS # 4146769 | Contract

126 Emerald Drive -- 4 BR, 2.1 BA
Price: $1,324,126 (3766 sqft)
Subdivision: Diamondhead
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Sandra Dunn | MLS # 4144841 | Active

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

139 Hollen Lane -- 10 BR, 11.7 BA
Price: $21,999,900 (9870 sqft)
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Hart Real Estate | MLS # 4096193 | Active

154 Tennessee Circle -- 6 BR, 7.2 BA
Price: $12,500,000 (11112 sqft)
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The Agency - Charlotte | MLS # 4099910 | Active

149 S Longfellow Lane -- 5 BR, 6.1 BA
Price: $11,500,000 (8124 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4155969 | Contract

123 Saylors Watch Lane -- 5 BR, 5.4 BA
Price: $10,400,000 (7754 sqft)
Subdivision: Saylors Watch
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Corcoran HM Properties | MLS # 4156012 | Active

173 Rehoboth Lane -- 5 BR, 5.3 BA
Price: $9,000,000 (8750 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Lake Norman Cornelius | MLS # 4087619 | Active

148 Lightship Drive -- 4 BR, 4.2 BA
Price: $8,390,000 (8318 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Yates Realty Inc | MLS # 4163811 | Coming soon

132 Lightship Drive -- 4 BR, 4.2 BA
Price: $7,500,000 (9794 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Ideal Realty inc | MLS # 4097424 | Contract

132 Rollingwood Lane -- 4 BR, 5.2 BA
Price: $7,490,000 (6601 sqft)
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Coldwell Banker Realty | MLS # 4159386 | Active

135 Potomac Lane -- 6 BR, 6.1 BA
Price: $6,720,202 (6148 sqft)
Subdivision: The Preserve at Windsor Pointe
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Nestlewood Realty, LLC | MLS # 3851688 | Contract

124 Saylors Watch Lane -- 5 BR, 6.1 BA
Price: $6,250,000 (5484 sqft)
Subdivision: Saylors Watch
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Coldwell Banker Realty | MLS # 4129766 | Active

166 Iron Gate Circle -- 5 BR, 6.1 BA
Price: $5,950,000 (4879 sqft)
Subdivision: The Cove
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Trump International | MLS # 4111645 | Active

108 Sail High Court -- 5 BR, 5.2 BA
Price: $5,950,000 (6735 sqft)
Subdivision: Westview
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4147056 | Active

304 Camino Real Road -- 4 BR, 5.1 BA
Price: $4,500,000 (4080 sqft)
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JPAR Carolina Living | MLS # 4133467 | Active

105 Grey Lady Court -- 5 BR, 5.2 BA
Price: $4,200,000 (7323 sqft)
Subdivision: The Point
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Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4129586 | Active