Housing & Real Estate — Morehead City, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 6,254 |
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| Occupied | 5,017 |
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| Vacant | 1,237 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,375 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,642 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $357,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$428,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,122/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,678/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 23.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 54.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,035 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,107 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 685 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,455 |
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| Median Year Built | 1985 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
