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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper Adams

Best restaurants in Morganton?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $909/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young...

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Ariana Bennett

Is Morganton getting better or worse?

First post here. The median home value here is around $208,300, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. TIA!

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Zoe Richardson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Morganton?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

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Ariana Bennett

Worst things about Morganton nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 9 months ago and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $208,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you ...

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Reagan Robinson

Best kept secrets of Morganton, NC

Alright, I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 17,541 people. You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-off...

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Mason

Unpopular opinion about Morganton

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public tran...

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Mason

Should I move to Morganton or stay in Kansas City?

Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $49,434 in Morganton. You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $909/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is su...

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Zoe Richardson

Top 5 things I love about Morganton

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 17,541 people. You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Propert...

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James Lopez

Honest thoughts on life in Morganton

The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Morganton?

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Jeremiah Cooper

Top 5 things I love about Morganton

OK so You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

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