Mooresville, NC vs Valparaiso, 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
Valparaiso
73.7
#693 nationally
Valparaiso leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.9). Valparaiso leads in walk score (39 vs 20). Mooresville leads in median household income ($82,622 vs $59,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mooresville, NC | Valparaiso, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1296) | 73.7 (#693) |
| Population | 53,721 | 34,627 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,611 | $364,451 |
| Median Household Income | $82,622 | $59,943 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | R+10.5 |
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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73.7 Score
Valparaiso, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,451
Population
34,627
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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