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Morganton, NC vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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- The median age of a home in Morganton is 51.0% older than the median age of a home in Highlands Ranch.
 Morganton, NCHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$709,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.92.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.5$11.0
 Homes Owned45.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Morganton, NCHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,240$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,280$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,930  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Morganton, NCHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Morganton, NCHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%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  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock43.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Morganton, NCHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock25.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock49.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock1.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.1%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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Brynn · Highlands Ranch, CO
Truth from a native
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Heidi · Beverly Hills, CA
If you're single AVOID AVOID AVOID
Over 7 years ago

Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Diana · Littleton, CO
Affluent Community
Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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