New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Morristown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 20,256. Residents earn $115,409 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Morristown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Morristown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Morristown is $115,409, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Morristown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Morristown is $552,800, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,171 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Morristown is below the national average at 231 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,820 per 100,000, near the national average.
Morristown is a highly educated community — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Morristown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 67.4% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.6% |
| 143% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,409 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,773 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.45% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $552,800 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $862,203 |
| Median List Price | $807,500 |
| Median List Price | $807,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $416 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,171 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,961 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.45% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 231.5/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.8/100K |
| Robbery | 91.5/100K |
| Assault | 129.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,819.7/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 253.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,528.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 329 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7966°N, 74.4773°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.5% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,961/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 19 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |