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Vacant Homes in Morganton, NC

Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Vacancy rate
8.7%
North Carolina 12.5%
Rental vacancy rate
4.9%
North Carolina 7.1%
Homeowner vacancy rate
1.3%
North Carolina 1.3%
Vacant for seasonal use
7.1% of vacant
North Carolina 31.3% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

659 vacant homes

  • For rent16224.6%
  • Rented, not yet occupied00.0%
  • For sale517.7%
  • Sold, not yet occupied00.0%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use477.1%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant39960.5%

Rental vacancy rate 4.9%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.3%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Morganton, NC8.7%4.9%1.3%659
Burke County10.0%2.5%0.5%4,052
North Carolina12.5%7.1%1.3%613,323
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Morganton, NC?
8.7% of homes in Morganton, NC are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.9%.
How does Morganton compare with North Carolina?
The vacancy rate in Morganton is 8.7%, compared with 12.5% for North Carolina as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates