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Morganton, NC vs Escanaba, MI

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- The median age of a home in Morganton is 43.1% younger than the median age of a home in Escanaba.
 Morganton, NCEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$123,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock60.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.92.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$13.1$11.0
 Homes Owned45.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Morganton, NCEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,110$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,930  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Morganton, NCEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Morganton, NCEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock19.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%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, NCEscanaba, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock44.3%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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Tom · Battle Creek, MI
You're a Yooper, Eh?
Over 7 years ago

I am so honored and thankful that I was born and raised in America, and that I have the freedoms and liberties bestowed upon its citizens. In the Upper Peninsula, I  More

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Pamela · Gladstone, MI
Quality of life
Over 15 years ago

I am not a native of Escanaba, however I have lived in many different areas. I found Escanaba's climate in relation to Michigan as pretty moderate. The housing is  More

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Joanie · Escanaba, MI
Employment
Over 17 years ago

Don't expect to find a good job or make friends here unless you know someone. The often repeated phrase "You're not from here, are you?" is more of an accusation than a  More

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