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Morganton, NC vs Harrisburg, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harrisburg has been positive.
- Harrisburg has 0.2% more unemployment than Morganton.
- Harrisburg job growth has increased by 27.4% in the past 10 years.
 Morganton, NCHarrisburg, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

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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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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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 Harrisburg    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Harrisburg, NC since 2002. I moved here from a suburb of Detroit. I wanted to live in an area that was close to Charlotte, but still had a small town  More

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Over 13 years ago

great pricing on homes here.  More

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Over 17 years ago

You are only bored if you are boring. If you can't find anything to do this close to Charlotte...you have  More

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