Mooresville, NC vs Portage, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Mooresville leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 28.7 min). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 111). Mooresville leads in median household income ($82,622 vs $71,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mooresville, NC | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1296) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 53,721 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,611 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $82,622 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Mooresville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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