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Morganton, NC vs Astoria, OR

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- The median age of a home in Morganton is 45.1% younger than the median age of a home in Astoria.
 Morganton, NCAstoria, ORUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$438,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.92.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.0$11.0
 Homes Owned45.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Morganton, NCAstoria, ORUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,970$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,200$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,000$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,930  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Morganton, NCAstoria, ORUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Morganton, NCAstoria, ORUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock36.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock10.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  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
 Morganton, NCAstoria, ORUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock4.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock42.6%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews
James · Astoria, OR
A nice place, but kind of boring
Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Donna · Astoria, OR
Astoria, OR #1
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Jay · Leander, TX
A very nice town
Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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