Morrison, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
415 Population 252/sq mi density
$116,667 Median Income $45,444 per capita
$739,900 Home Value $708,708 Zillow
$1,724 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$116,667 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$739,900 home value, $1,724/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Morrison, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,667
55% above
$45,444 per capita
Home Value
$739,900
162% above
Zillow: $708,708
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
48% above
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
32% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Morrison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
155%
Home Value
262%
Rent
148%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morrison a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morrison residents earn a median household income of $116,667 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,444. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morrison is $739,900 , 162% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $708,708. Median rent is $1,724/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

43.7% of adults in Morrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morrison has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population415
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$116,667
Per Capita$45,444
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512

Housing

B
Home Value$739,900
Rent$1,724
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$708,708
Housing Units128
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity21.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,406 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Morrison was built in 1953.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.