At a Glance
Median Income
$54,881
$38,661 per capita
Home Value
$246,400
Zillow: $351,883
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
3,203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Morton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morton residents earn a median household income of $54,881 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,661. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morton is $246,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,883. Median rent is $1,324/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Morton reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,203/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Morton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,768
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density7,689/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,881
Per Capita$38,661
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A
Home Value$246,400
Rent$1,324
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$351,883
Housing Units1,289
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property3,203/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault261/100K
Burglary112/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation146 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Morton was built in 1970.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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