At a Glance
Median Income
$59,132
$29,033 per capita
Home Value
$165,200
Zillow: $217,531
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
53.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.4% smoking rate
How Morning Glory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morning Glory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morning Glory a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morning Glory residents earn a median household income of $59,132 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,033. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morning Glory is $165,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,531. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
24.4% of adults in Morning Glory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
53.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morning Glory has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,132
Per Capita$29,033
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$217,531
Housing Units151
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation3,628 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+53.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute54 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Morning Glory was built in 1985.
36.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.