At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$35,560 per capita
Home Value
$287,000
Zillow: $338,827
Median Rent
$2,238/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
694/100K
2,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Morningside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morningside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morningside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morningside residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,560. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morningside is $287,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,827. Median rent is $2,238/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Morningside reports 694 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,083/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Morningside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morningside has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,031
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,809/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$35,560
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,000
Rent$2,238
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$338,827
Housing Units432
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent694/100K
Property2,083/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault231/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation268 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Morningside was built in 1949.
10.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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