Morehead City, NC Reviews (2024)

Rating 4 out of 5

Morehead City is a small town located near on the Bogue Sound. This town attracts lots of tourism in the summer and is quiet in the winter. There are many areas to shop in Morehead City or neighboring towns. If there was one thing that is a negative about this town is there is not much to do in the winter. Morehead City is a very safe town with lovely people.

Rating 3 out of 5

It's expensive. Many people priced out of the housing market or lack employment year round to fund living here. A home priced 800 in another county runs 1500+

Rating 4 out of 5

Morehead City is an excellent community to live in. With the small-town feel and sunny beaches, it is a great place to raise your children, vacation, and live. The school system is great. I have been born and raised in Morehead and have gone through the school system and I am grateful for being here.

• Current Resident
• Apr 4 2023

Rating 4 out of 5

As a Morehead City Native, I grew up by the water in which Morehead City is an Oceanside town with very good restaurants. Downtown is the most vibrant part of Morehead City, connected to a famous shoreline where boats that have appeared on television on shows like Wicked Tuna. We have a seafood festival every year in October where everyone, even if it's a packed crowd, can walk from booth to booth seamlessly. Overall, it seems like a very safe place with a new renovation to the police department, just a couple of years ago. There hasn't been major crime outbreaks or murders. The people here are nice, the Real Estate Market maybe a little overpriced judging that evaluators put value on being by the water. There is little job opportunities for major high-paying jobs around town since there is no major corporations here. The commute time do to it being a small town is great. The education system needs a little more investment due to high dropout rates. But all in all it's a decent town.

• Current Resident
• Dec 16 2020

Rating 4 out of 5

Great place to live if you love small cities and the ocean! Moderate shopping locations and no night life scene. Needs more diversity but does have that southern beach city charm.

Rating 5 out of 5

Morehead City is located on the East coast of North Carolina. It is in Carteret County. About 2 years ago, Morehead City was hit by hurricane Florence pretty severely. Even today, businesses, homes, parks are still trying to be mended. It is coming along greatly.

Rating 5 out of 5

Great city, this is a seasonal tourist town. This city has a big sportfishing community, lots of churches, and is very safe. Healthy events like runs or marathons are held a lot. I would recommend this place for its beautiful scenery. This is a very localized place. This is a great place to raise an upper-middle-class family. It is not very affordable. This is an excellent place to vacation as well if you have money. There is not much for young people to do in this city. This city has a very strong anti-drug task force and a strong recovery community.

Rating 5 out of 5

It is an amazing little city. It right near the beach. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. It is great to visit around the summer.

• Current Resident
• Aug 27 2018

Rating 5 out of 5

Beautiful small town on the water with access to everything the Crystal Coast has to offer. I came here for a week's vacation 35 years ago and never left!

Rating 5 out of 5

Morehead City is beautiful. It's a small town but now too small, it has everything you need. The waterfront and the sound are like little slices of heaven. It's a paradise just minutes from the beach. Small town shops & bits of historical sites add to its charm. Neighbors and strangers are friendly. It's a wonderful place to raise a family.

Rating 3 out of 5

It is a very safe and quiet place to live. If you don't like fishing or the beach you would hate it here. Everyone is friendly but not in a lasting friendship way, people stick with their own groups and do not add anyone who isn't family. It can be very lonely to a new comer. Morehead city is very affordable and easy to manage on a fixed income. Lots of animals, no dog parks without paying for them. I love my condo, its quiet and very clean.

Rating 5 out of 5

I love the area, living in Chapel Hill now, I hate this town, moving to the Crystal coast after 1st the holidays, great friendly people, I have conservative views so where I am now is a nightmare for me and greatly out #erd

• Niche User
• Nov 7 2017

Rating 5 out of 5

A very nice ocean town. Where you can go to the beach, visit historic places, eat at nice restaurants. Enjoy the peaceful feeling with out the all the people.

• Current Resident
• Aug 11 2017

Rating 4 out of 5

it's a beautiful city . On the water great scenic views and lots of choices for outdoor activities on the water and out. Shopping is decent as well as restaurant choices

Rating 5 out of 5

Morehead city is very quaint and enjoyable. The food is phenomenal as well as the customer service. Local stores and businesses offer quality services and items.