Morganton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Burke County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,541 Population 912/sq mi density

$49,434 Median Income $26,668 per capita

$208,300 Home Value $253,317 Zillow

$909 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

496 Violent Crime/100K 3,710 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$49,434 median income, 2.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$208,300 home value, $909/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Morganton (1)

Western Piedmont Community College

Public · Associate's · 2,330 students

In-state: $2,650 Out-state: $8,794