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Morganton, NC vs Kannapolis, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kannapolis has been positive.
- Kannapolis has 0.4% less unemployment than Morganton.
- Kannapolis job growth has increased by 25.3% in the past 10 years.
 Morganton, NCKannapolis, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%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  Unlock9.2%-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 Kannapolis    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Believe it or not, Kannapolis lies in Cabarrus and Rowan County. Zip code 28081 is in Rowan County, please address this and correct your information. Thank  More

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