At a Glance
Median Income
$159,758
$65,671 per capita
Home Value
$1,127,600
Zillow: $1,320,637
Median Rent
$2,275/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
9.3% smoking rate
How Morgan Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morgan Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morgan Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morgan Hill residents earn a median household income of $159,758 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,671. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morgan Hill is $1,127,600 , 300% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,320,637. Median rent is $2,275/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Morgan Hill reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,524/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Morgan Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morgan Hill has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population45,152
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density3,489/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born21.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,758
Per Capita$65,671
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,127,600
Rent$2,275
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$1,320,637
Housing Units15,054
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,524/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary177/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries49
Did You Know?
Morgan Hill was founded in 1906.
The median home in Morgan Hill was built in 1988.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
21.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.