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Morganton, NC vs Somerset, KY

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Morganton?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 1.2 years older than in Morganton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Morganton?
- Somerset housing costs are 11.0% less expensive than Morganton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Morganton?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Morganton.

Things to do in Morganton?
Morganton is an incorporated town situated within Burke County, North Carolina boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Fonta Flora State Historic Site suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Lake James State Park features various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

 Morganton, NCSomerset, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,696329,725,481
 Median Income$43,103  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$216,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.73  Unlock26.38
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 Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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