At a Glance
Median Income
$79,345
$35,299 per capita
Home Value
$242,300
Zillow: $395,916
Median Rent
$970/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.5% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morrow residents earn a median household income of $79,345 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,299. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morrow is $242,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,916. Median rent is $970/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
23.8% of adults in Morrow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morrow has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,526
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,238/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,345
Per Capita$35,299
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,300
Rent$970
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$395,916
Housing Units864
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation644 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Morrow was built in 1966.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.