Living in Morgan Hill, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morgan Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Morgan Hill has 45,425 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $163,920 (65% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,210,200, the median rent is $2,474/month.
Morgan Hill at a glance
- Population
- 45,425
- Median age
- 39State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $163,920State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,210,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,474/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Morgan Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Morgan Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morgan Hill the median home value is $1,210,200, 264% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,474 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Morgan Hill median household income
The median household income in Morgan Hill is $163,920 and the income per person is $70,036. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Morgan Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,543
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.02
Morgan Hill demographics
- Population
- 45,425
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 14,865
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morgan Hill ›
Education in Morgan Hill
46.8% of adults 25 and older in Morgan Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morgan Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Morgan Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Hill | 45,425 | $163,920 | $1,210,200 | $2,474 |
| San Martin | 6,954 | $158,250 | $1,430,600 | $2,613 |
| Gilroy | 59,004 | $133,107 | $1,027,400 | $2,301 |
| Corralitos | 1,884 | $171,113 | $2,000,001 | $2,218 |
| Day Valley | 3,579 | $155,000 | $1,279,300 | $1,669 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| San Jose | 990,138 | $146,427 | $1,233,200 | $2,669 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
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What is the median household income in Morgan Hill, CA?
The median household income in Morgan Hill is $163,920, 65% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morgan Hill?
The median home value in Morgan Hill is $1,210,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Morgan Hill?
The median gross rent in Morgan Hill is $2,474 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Morgan Hill, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Morgan Hill?
The median age in Morgan Hill is 39 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Morgan Hill?
The average commute to work in Morgan Hill is 34 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morgan Hill?
The unemployment rate in Morgan Hill is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morgan Hill?
46.8% of adults in Morgan Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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