My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $155,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 30,983, Morristown is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to.
3 upvotes
11 Replies
Declan Chavez
been saying this for years
40 upvotes
Everly Parker
noted, appreciate it
40 upvotes
Skylar
good to know, thanks
40 upvotes
Weston Watson
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is traffic. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
39 upvotes
Grayson Taylor
Moved here from Dallas about 8 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to food scene but Hope this helps!.
21 upvotes
Cameron
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Raleigh about 2 years ago. The main reasons were family and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is challenging.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Hope this helps!.
20 upvotes
tulsa_josiah
Moved here from Dallas about 13 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to walkability but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
19 upvotes
fresno_emma
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
16 upvotes
Vivian A.
Hot take but it was the best decision I ever made. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
10 upvotes
Ellie Jackson
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in West area are excellent. Kids love it here.
5 upvotes
Quinn K.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
All Countries
