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Morehead, KY vs Mount Sterling, KY

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- The median age of a home in Morehead is 4.3% younger than the median age of a home in Mount Sterling.
 Morehead, KYMount Sterling, KYUnited States
 Median Home Age46  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$179,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.72.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned30.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented56.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Morehead, KYMount Sterling, KYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$580  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$810  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,180$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,370  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Morehead, KYMount Sterling, KYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Morehead, KYMount Sterling, KYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock13.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99913.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock31.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99910.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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
 Morehead, KYMount Sterling, KYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Morehead    3 Reviews
Veronica · Morehead, KY
Beautiful Small Town with Limited Opportunities
Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Rocky · Morehead, KY
Cultural Pearl and Gateway to Eastern KY
Over 17 years ago

Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Johnda · Morehead, KY
Wonderful place to live!
Over 18 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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Reviews for Mount Sterling    2 Reviews
Jasmine · Mount Sterling, KY
The Town I Was Raised In
Over 10 years ago

This place is a good place to raise your children but not a good place to set up their future,(the best cost affordable education is about 15 to 40 miles away)expect the  More

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Bp · Mount Sterling, KY
Real Estate Market
Over 17 years ago

Mt. Sterling is still growing with real estate sales continuing. The market is a buyers market and alot of inventory is available. Mt. Sterling is a great community to  More

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