Morganton, NC Housing


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Morganton, NC is seeing a thriving housing market with a median house value of $216,500 compared to the US median of $338,100. Furthermore, the 1 year appreciation rate for Morganton houses is 18.74%, which is an impressive 10% higher than the national average of 8.27%. This trend indicates that Morganton is an attractive place to invest in housing, and that more people are likely to continue moving into the area in search of affordable homes. With such positive developments in the housing sector, Morganton appears to be a great option for current or potential homeowners.

The median home cost in Morganton is $216,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 92.8%. Home Appreciation in Morganton is up 24.0%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Morganton real estate is 48 years old
The Rental Market in Morganton
- Renters make up 37.3% of the Morganton population
- 3.1% of houses and apartments in Morganton, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMorganton, North CarolinaUnited States
  7,287.0139,647,020.0
  5142
  $216,500$338,100
  24.0%16.6%
  75.5%57.0%
  92.8%101.1%
  $9.41$10.98
  $1,490$2,690
  45.6%57.4%
  12.2%11.2%
  42.2%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.1%1.9%
  0.0%0.4%
  0.8%0.7%
  0.2%0.4%
  0.4%3.6%
  7.8%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.0%2.6%
  1.3%2.4%
  2.0%2.8%
  8.9%3.9%
  11.0%4.5%
  21.3%11.3%
  17.9%13.0%
  22.8%20.1%
  7.8%13.6%
  2.7%8.3%
  2.1%9.7%
  0.3%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  6.9%13.6%
  6.9%13.6%
  10.8%13.6%
  13.8%13.2%
  16.7%14.8%
  10.8%13.6%
  12.8%10.0%
  8.2%4.7%
  13.8%12.2%
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We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 9 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 10 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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