At a Glance
Median Income
$125,404
$56,378 per capita
Home Value
$481,800
Zillow: $478,442
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
1,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.9%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Morrisville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morrisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morrisville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morrisville residents earn a median household income of $125,404 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,378. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morrisville is $481,800 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $478,442. Median rent is $1,785/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Morrisville reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,316/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.9% of adults in Morrisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morrisville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population30,471
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density3,323/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,404
Per Capita$56,378
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A+
Home Value$481,800
Rent$1,785
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$478,442
Housing Units12,305
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property1,316/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary135/100K
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation371 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.9%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+33.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Morrisville was founded in 1852.
The median home in Morrisville was built in 2005.
34.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.
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