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Memphis, TN vs Morganton, NC

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- The median age of a home in Memphis is 1.9% older than the median age of a home in Morganton.
 Memphis, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age52  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$216,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock75.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.97.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned40.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Memphis, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$820  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,620  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Memphis, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Memphis, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99914.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Memphis, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews
Jorge · Memphis, TN
I was mugged my first night in Memphis.
Over 4 years ago

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Patricia · Memphis, TN
Beautiful City but crime and poor infrastructure
Over 4 years ago

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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David · Chattanooga, TN
A mess
Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  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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