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Morganton, NC
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Population: 17,389
Home Price: $158,400
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Overview
Morganton is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 17,389. Morganton has a cool summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
20.1 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Morganton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,890
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,103
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.5%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
37.6
43.3
42.3
Gender
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.7%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.3%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
White
67.6%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
12.0%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
4.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
10.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$158,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$562
$682
$801
Family Households
36.7%
36.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.3%
38.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
48.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.8%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.7%
22.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
44.4%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
42.5%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Murder
6.1
7.8
3.0
Rape
78.7
49.1
38.0
Robbery
24.2
72.2
40.7
Assault
387.3
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Morganton
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
1101.4
751.0
336.1
Theft
2432.8
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
175.5
184.7
167.1
Arson
6.1
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Morganton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot sauce
low carb
bakery
taproom
beer
fast food
fried mushrooms
shrimp
pizza
burgers
sweets
delicious
ice cream
cigars
cheese
paella
thanksgiving dinner
salmon
flavors
ingredients
go deacs
golf
football
college football
country music
video games
hs football
wrestling
rap music
softball
ncaa
nascar
sports entertainment
pro wrestling
racing
basketball
movies tv
athletes
pga tour
pga
inspired by
encaustic artist
theatre
library
creative
photographing animals
portrait
nature
visual
poster
museum
comic
composition
drawing
artists
photography
nft
posters
artistic
studios
video games
nascar
classic cars
movies tv
youtuber
fishing
cigars
photographing animals
outdoors
hobbies bonsai
computers
gaming
cigars scotch
hiking
jeeps
camping
woodworking
hunting
photography
anime
local news
sports
sports entertainment
pro wrestling
movies tv
theatre
tv
uncensored
programming
producer
creative
hollywood
battle rap
gaming
drama
booking
upscale
ondemand
arts
promos
western carolinas
warm weather
mountains
winter
sports
hot tub
summer
mountain
aquatic center
space
southern appalachia
beach
backyard
pool
jeeping
fishing
swimming pool
mtns
conservation
fort fisher
mothers day gifts
retail
shopping center
bakery
walmar
vans
yard sale
tshirts
walmarts
laundromat
halal cart
cart
pharmacy
curbside
resale
walmart
restock
goodwill
restaurant
lowes
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