North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Morrisville is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 30,471. Residents earn $125,404 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Morrisville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Morrisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Morrisville is $125,404, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Morrisville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Morrisville is $481,800, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,785 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Morrisville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,053 per 100,000, near the national average.
Morrisville is a highly educated community — 73.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Morrisville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 5.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 56.5% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 43.5% |
| 225% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,404 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,378 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,477 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,835 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 50,997 |
| County GDP | $128,428M |
| Restaurants | 2,765 |
| Healthcare | 3,559 |
| Retail | 3,595 |
| Manufacturing | 605 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,347 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 34.0% |
| Census Median | $481,800 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $478,442 |
| Median List Price | $585,000 |
| Median List Price | $585,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $258 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.7% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,785 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,568 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,347 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 21.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 11.5% |
| Physical Distress | 7.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,322/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,559 |
| Total Violent | 48.3/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.4/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rape | 4.4/100K |
| Robbery | 26.3/100K |
| Assault | 13.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,052.7/100K |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 271.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,653.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.2/100K |
| Arson | 4.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.1 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8364°N, 78.8390°W |
| County FIPS | 37183 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,323/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 50 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 52 |
| Public Libraries | 23 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,559 |
| Restaurants | 2,765 |
| Retail Stores | 3,595 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 34.0% |