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Moore County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A
  5. Diversity
    grade B+
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Moore County is located in North Carolina with a population of 98,618. Moore County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Moore County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Moore County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Moore County are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$247,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$958
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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Moore County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    88.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    19.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    56.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    366.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,839.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    43.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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