Morrisville, NC

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
30,471 Population 3,323/sq mi density
$125,404 Median Income $56,378 per capita
$481,800 Home Value $478,442 Zillow
$1,785 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
48 Violent Crime/100K 2,053 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,404 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$481,800 home value, $1,785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,404
67% higher than US avg
Home Value $481,800
71% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 48/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 73.9%
119% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,785
53% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.5%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Morrisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population30,471
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density3,323/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 37%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,404
Per Capita$56,378
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$128,428M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$481,800
Rent$1,785
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$478,442

Crime

F
Violent48/100K
Property2,053/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary272/100K

Health

Obesity21.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.4%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation371 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.9%
High School+98.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute20 min
EV Stations50
Libraries23

Is Morrisville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Morrisville has a population of 30,471 with a density of 3,323 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (36.9%), with 13.1% Black.

Population

30,471
Total Population
3,323
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
9.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Morrisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only56.5%
28% below US avg
Spanish43.5%
225% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Morrisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morrisville is $125,404, which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Morrisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,404
67% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,378
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
IRS Avg AGI$117,835

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)50,997
County GDP$128,428M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,765
Healthcare3,559
Retail3,595
Manufacturing605

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,347
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home34.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Morrisville is $481,800, 71% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,785 (53% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $478,442.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$481,800
71% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$478,442
Median List Price$585,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$585,000
$/Sq Ft$258
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops25.7%
Inventory35

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,785
53% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,568

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,347
53% above US avg
Effective Rate1.11%
In Morrisville, 21.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.4% report depression. 14.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Morrisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.5%
33% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma8.2%
COPD2.8%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.1%
Physical Inactivity14.9%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress11.5%
Physical Distress7.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate80.4%
Premature Death5,322/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,559
Morrisville has a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,053 per 100,000 (5% above US avg). The murder rate is 4.4 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Morrisville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent48.3/100K
87% below US avg
Murder4.4/100K
30% below US avg
Rape4.4/100K
Robbery26.3/100K
Assault13.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,052.7/100K
5% above US avg
Burglary271.9/100K
Theft1,653.6/100K
Vehicle Theft127.2/100K
Arson4.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Morrisville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall5.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density3,323/sq mi
Coordinates35.8364°N, 78.8390°W
County FIPS37183
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 73.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 25.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.4%
D 61.9%

Winner: Democrat by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.9%
119% above US avg
High School+98.0%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,323/sq mi
Total Area9.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations50
Alt Fuel Stations52
Public Libraries23
Healthcare Facilities3,559
Restaurants2,765
Retail Stores3,595

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home34.0%

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