At a Glance
Median Income
$108,274
$41,626 per capita
Home Value
$233,600
Zillow: $254,948
Median Rent
$789/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Morris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morris 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
Morris residents earn a median household income of $108,274 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,626. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morris is $233,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,948. Median rent is $789/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Morris reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,546
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,274
Per Capita$41,626
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,600
Rent$789
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$254,948
Housing Units924
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,734/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary315/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation431 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Morris was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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