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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Mooresville, NC vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Mooresville?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 9.9 years older than in Mooresville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Mooresville?
- Shelby housing costs are 65.8% less expensive than Mooresville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Mooresville?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mooresville.

Things to do in Mooresville?
Mooresville, North Carolina lies within Iredell County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Lazy 5 Ranch to Harding Speedway combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Carolina Ale House.

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Mooresville, NCShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$75,141  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$458,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.52  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Mooresville    19 Reviews
Ben · Mooresville, NC
Mooresville
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for a while, it has everything you need. But 150 traffics  More

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Bailey · Mooresville, NC
No affordable housing.
Over 6 years ago

It's a nice town but all the jobs are either service industry or manufacturers that don't pay well. If you're single and make less than 50,000 a year good luck finding  More

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Melissa · Largo, FL
Moving up.
Over 9 years ago

Hi, Moving back to NC to the Moorseville area. Am so excited . I am not from this area . so not familiar with area. So any insite would be greatly appericate. I to go  More

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Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews
Daniel · Shelby, NC
Shelby's worth a look
Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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