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Morrisville, PA

Pennsylvania · Mercer County · Metropolitan Area

Morrisville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 874. Residents earn $60,038 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
874 Population 499/sq mi density
$60,038 Median Income $37,098 per capita
$152,400 Home Value $530,245 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 2,912 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,038 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,400 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,038
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $152,400
46% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 162/100K
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $733
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population874
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,038
Per Capita$37,098
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,400
Rent$733
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$530,245
Housing Units4,171
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property2,912/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary532/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute10 min
Broadband93.6%
Libraries14

Is Morrisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morrisville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. 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 $60,038, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morrisville is $152,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Morrisville is below the national average at 162 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,912 per 100,000, 49% above the national average.

Education

28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Morrisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Morrisville has a population of 874 with a density of 499 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

874
Total Population
499
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Morrisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.3%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morrisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morrisville is $60,038, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Morrisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,038
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,098
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time9.8 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home23.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Morrisville is $152,400, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $530,245.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,400
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$530,245
Median List Price$399,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,999
$/Sq Ft$241
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,782
Rent Burden21.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.5%
Housing Units4,171
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate8.58%
Morrisville has a violent crime rate of 162 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,912 per 100,000 (49% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent161.8/100K
57% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery80.9/100K
Assault80.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,912.0/100K
49% above US avg
Burglary531.6/100K
Theft2,010.6/100K
Vehicle Theft369.8/100K
Arson34.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Morrisville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates40.2076°N, 74.7803°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
County FIPS34021
Morrisville is located in Mercer County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
16% below US avg
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+13.1%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density499/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi
CountyMercer County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.6%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute9.8 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home23.6%

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