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Morehead City, NC
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Morehead City, NC
At a Glance
How Morehead City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morehead City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Morehead City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Morehead City residents earn a median household income of $53,718 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,605. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morehead City is $330,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,442. Median rent is $1,122/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Morehead City reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Morehead City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morehead City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.