At a Glance
Median Income
$127,188
$84,443 per capita
Home Value
$304,900
Zillow: $364,863
Median Rent
$1,802/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morgan Hill residents earn a median household income of $127,188 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,443. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morgan Hill is $304,900 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,863. Median rent is $1,802/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
47.9% of adults in Morgan Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morgan Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,412
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density1,883/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born28.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,188
Per Capita$84,443
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$304,900
Rent$1,802
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$364,863
Housing Units613
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation618 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Morgan Hill was built in 2005.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
28.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.