Question 1

Is 28117 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28117 in Mooresville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Mooresville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 28117 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 28117?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28117 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 28117. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 28117 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Mooresville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 28117?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 28117 is approximately $632K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 28117 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 28117 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 28117 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28117 has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mooresville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 62/100, 28117 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mooresville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Mooresville — ZIP 28117

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Langtree Charter Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Woodland Heights Middle	06–08	—	—	—
The Brawley School	06–08	—	—	—
Lake Norman Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Lakeshore Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Lakeshore Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Lake Norman High	09–12	—	—	—
Woodland Heights Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—