Housing & Real Estate — Morganton, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,328 |
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| Occupied | 6,682 |
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| Vacant | 646 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,462 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,220 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $221,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$256,000 |
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| Median Rent | $909/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,689/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 580 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 406 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 825 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,120 |
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| Median Year Built | 1972 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
