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Johnson City, TN vs Morganton, NC

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- The median age of a home in Johnson City is 30.8% younger than the median age of a home in Morganton.
 Johnson City, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$216,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock75.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned45.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Johnson City, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$760  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$950  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Johnson City, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Johnson City, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.6%  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
 Johnson City, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Johnson City    15 Reviews
Jeremiah · Jonesborough, TN
How it really is.
Over 3 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

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Dale · Limestone, TN
Great collection of small cities for a metro feel!
Over 4 years ago

I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

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Vicki · Johnson City, TN
Mountains for hiking and lakes for fishing...
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  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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