At a Glance
Median Income
$149,623
$75,940 per capita
Home Value
$609,700
Zillow: $731,679
Median Rent
$2,686/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,143/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
7.2% smoking rate
How Morris Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morris Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morris Plains a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morris Plains residents earn a median household income of $149,623 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,940. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morris Plains is $609,700 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $731,679. Median rent is $2,686/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Morris Plains reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,143/100K.
Education
68.8% of adults in Morris Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris Plains has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,214
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,437/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,623
Per Capita$75,940
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$609,700
Rent$2,686
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$731,679
Housing Units2,575
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,143/100K
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation421 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Morris Plains was founded in 1926.
The median home in Morris Plains was built in 1964.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.