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Dayton, OH vs Morganton, NC

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- The median age of a home in Dayton is 28.2% older than the median age of a home in Morganton.
 Dayton, OHMorganton, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age71  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$216,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock75.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.78.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned38.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Dayton, OHMorganton, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$920  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Dayton, OHMorganton, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Dayton, OHMorganton, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99913.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99919.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99914.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Dayton, OHMorganton, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews
Samuel · Dayton, OH
Great to live downtown.
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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David · Kalkaska, MI
Great Place
Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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 · Dayton, OH
Rundown and culture dictated by WPAFB
Over 8 years ago

I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

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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martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 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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linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 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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