At a Glance
Median Income
$115,409
$66,773 per capita
Home Value
$552,800
Zillow: $862,203
Median Rent
$2,171/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Morristown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morristown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morristown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morristown residents earn a median household income of $115,409 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,773. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 Morristown is $552,800 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $862,203. Median rent is $2,171/month, with 26.9% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Morristown reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 888/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Morristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morristown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population20,256
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density6,961/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,409
Per Capita$66,773
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
B+
Home Value$552,800
Rent$2,171
Ownership36.1%
Zillow$862,203
Housing Units9,307
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property888/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary47/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation329 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Morristown was founded in 1715.
The median home in Morristown was built in 1965.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.