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Page Reviewed / Updated – December 15, 2022

Morehead City, North Carolina, is a small coastal town in Carteret County bordering the Newport River. Seniors can take advantage of the many parks and museums or catch one of the local collegiate baseball games. Home to a thriving waterfront community, the downtown area offers plenty of restaurants, antique shops, art galleries and a community theater.
With a high percentage of seniors, at 21.5%, Morehead City is a popular place for retirees to settle down. Its relatively low cost of living is ideal for older adults seeking a budget-friendly area. Seniors also enjoy pleasant weather with mild temperatures and little snow accumulation compared to the rest of the state. This makes for lovely strolls along the waterfront or enjoyable outings to experience the town’s many cultural amenities, such as galleries and museums. Older adults also have access to high-quality medical care through Carteret Health Care. Ranked as a Rural & Community Top Hospital, the facility is a leading provider in the area for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, Morehead City seniors pay an average of $3,645 per month for assisted living care. This is $365 less than North Carolina’s average cost of $4,010 and around $850 less than the national median of $4,500. In Raleigh, the state’s capital, older adults pay a higher monthly rate of $5,388, while those in Charlotte spend $4,400 per month, making Morehead City a significantly more affordable option.
Note: Data for Morehead City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Bern, was used instead.
Check out our list of the best 10 assisted senior living communities in Morehead City to help make your final decision.