At a Glance
Median Income
$42,750
$21,298 per capita
Home Value
$94,400
Zillow: $212,535
Median Rent
$913/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
36.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
22.2% smoking rate
How Morley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morley residents earn a median household income of $42,750 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,298. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morley is $94,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,535. Median rent is $913/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
11.2% of adults in Morley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population606
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$21,298
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty36.2%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,400
Rent$913
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$212,535
Housing Units243
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,230/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation894 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Morley was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.