At a Glance
Median Income
$61,215
$19,275 per capita
Home Value
$221,900
Zillow: $221,387
Median Rent
$1,401/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
555/100K
6,501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.3% smoking rate
How Morrow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morrow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morrow 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
Morrow residents earn a median household income of $61,215 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,275. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morrow is $221,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,387. Median rent is $1,401/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Morrow reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,501/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Morrow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morrow has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,519
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,868/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born30.4%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,215
Per Capita$19,275
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,900
Rent$1,401
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$221,387
Housing Units1,735
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent555/100K
Property6,501/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Morrow was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
30.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.