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Morganton real estate

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Morganton, Burke County · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median Home Value

$253,317

Zillow ZHVI, Feb 2026

Est. Cap Rate

3.6%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

52% owner-occupied

Population

18K

Median income: $49,434

C
44/100Hold

Investment ScoreMorganton

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate3.6%
Rent Yield5.5%
Affordability$253,317
Occupancy91.2%
Appreciation0.0%

Morganton Investment Analysis

Morganton is a smaller market (18K residents) with median values at $253,317. With a 3.6% cap rate, Morganton is primarily an appreciation play. Investors here are betting on long-term value growth rather than immediate cash flow. With 48% of the population renting at a median of $1,158/month, Morganton has exceptionally strong rental demand — a key indicator for DSCR loan qualification. Morganton's housing stock is 32% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.

Market Profile
Avg: 48/100
Cash Flow3.6% cap
AppreciationN/A
Affordability$253K
Occupancy91.2% occ.
Rent Yield5.5%
Employment100.0%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio18.2x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Balanced market — moderate cash flow with appreciation upside

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$253,317
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$1,158
Annual Rent
$13,896
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

5.5%

Market Details

Housing Stock

7K units

Single-family: 4K

Multifamily: 2K (32.2%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 5.5%

Cap Rate 3.6%

Price-to-Rent 18.2 (Balanced)

Property Tax $1,663/yr

Demographics

Median Income $49,434

Median Age 38.5

Employment 100.0%

Home Value Trends

3-Year Appreciation +11.9%

5-Year Appreciation +37.1%

Rental Market

$1,158/mo

Renter population: 48.2%

Lending Status

Restricted

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population18K

912/sq mi

Median Income$49,434

$26,668 per capita

Employment100.0%

3.6% unemployment

Occupancy91.2%

48.2% renters

College Educated23.0%
Median Age: 38.57K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1972
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Property Details

$253,317
$100K$2M
25% ($63,329)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$1,158

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$487

Cash-on-Cash

-9.2%

DSCR Ratio

0.87

Annual Cash Flow

-$5,845

Monthly P&I: $1,328 | Est. Expenses: $317

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