Morganton Real Estate
Morganton market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Morganton, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Morganton
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Recently sold in Morganton
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Morganton
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Morganton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student:teacher ratio
- 42.7:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Morganton's center to Downtown Charlotte.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Morganton, from Morganton-Lenoir Airport.
ZIP codes in Morganton
Morganton real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Morganton right now?+
There are currently 489 active listings in Morganton, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Morganton?+
The median list price for active listings in Morganton is $229,000. Homes are spending an average of 236 days on market.
Is Morganton's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Morganton have fallen 1.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Morganton?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Morganton are none, Old oaks Estates, Silver Creek Plantation.
What schools serve Morganton?+
The closest public schools to Morganton's center are Forest Hill Elementary, Liberty Middle, Burke Middle College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Morganton walkable?+
Morganton's center has a walkability score of 26 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Morganton?+
The typical drive from Morganton's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 83 minutes (78.4 miles).