Mount Morris, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Genesee County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,130 Population 2,722/sq mi density
$42,886 Median Income $20,138 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $118,223 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 42.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
554 Violent Crime/100K 3,747 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$42,886 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
554 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Morris, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,886
43% below
$20,138 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $118,223
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
42.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
554/100K
46% above
3,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Mount Morris Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Morris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
28%
Rent
76%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
331%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Morris a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Morris residents earn a median household income of $42,886 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,138. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Morris is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,223. Median rent is $884/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Mount Morris reports 554 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,747/100K.

Education

5.2% of adults in Mount Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Morris has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,130
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density2,722/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,886
Per Capita$20,138
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$884
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$118,223
Housing Units1,396
Rent Burden42.3%

Crime

F
Violent554/100K
Property3,747/100K

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,112/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation768 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Morris was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.