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Mount Morris, PA

Pennsylvania · Monongalia County · Metropolitan Area

Mount Morris is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 668. Residents earn $67,188 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
668 Population 251/sq mi density
$67,188 Median Income $33,463 per capita
$187,200 Home Value
$682 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,188 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $682/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,188
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $187,200
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $682
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How Mount Morris Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population668
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,188
Per Capita$33,463
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$9,411M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,200
Rent$682
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units414
Rent Burden23.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation897 ft (273 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.9%
Libraries5

Is Mount Morris a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Morris receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Mount Morris offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Morris is $67,188, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Morris is $187,200, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Morris experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Morris has a population of 668 with a density of 251 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.9%).

Population

668
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Morris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Morris vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Morris is $67,188, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Mount Morris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,188
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,463
Avg Weekly Wage$1,266
IRS Avg AGI$85,827

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,162
County GDP$9,411M

Business (County)

Restaurants346
Healthcare290
Retail368
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,192
9% below US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Morris is $187,200, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $682 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,200
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$682
41% below US avg
Rent Burden23.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.2%
Housing Units414
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,192
9% below US avg
Effective Rate1.71%
Mount Morris has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates39.7333°N, 80.0820°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonongalia County County
County FIPS54061
Mount Morris is located in Monongalia County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 76.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density251/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi
CountyMonongalia County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.9%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities290
Restaurants346
Retail Stores368

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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