At a Glance
Median Income
$52,697
$30,070 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
Zillow: $172,118
Median Rent
$740/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Morris a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Morris residents earn a median household income of $52,697 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,070. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Morris is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,118. Median rent is $740/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
19.5% of adults in Mount Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 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 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,258
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,697
Per Capita$30,070
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$740
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$172,118
Housing Units1,572
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation632 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Morris was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.