At a Glance
Median Income
$44,811
$26,785 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
Zillow: $263,589
Median Rent
$855/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
849/100K
4,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morristown residents earn a median household income of $44,811 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,785. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morristown is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,589. Median rent is $855/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Morristown reports 849 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 123% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,736/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Morristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morristown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population30,983
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,811
Per Capita$26,785
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$855
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$263,589
Housing Units13,752
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent849/100K
Property4,736/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault729/100K
Burglary563/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,322 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Morristown was founded in 1787.
The median home in Morristown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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