Living in Fort Morgan, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Morgan · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Morgan has 11,605 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $64,158 (33% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $313,400, the median rent is $1,067/month.
Fort Morgan at a glance
- Population
- 11,605
- Median age
- 33.5State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $64,158State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $313,400State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,067/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Fort Morgan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Morgan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Morgan the median home value is $313,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,634 a month in housing costs.
Fort Morgan median household income
The median household income in Fort Morgan is $64,158 and the income per person is $26,595. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Fort Morgan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,313
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.73
Fort Morgan demographics
- Population
- 11,605
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 4,184
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Morgan ›
Education in Fort Morgan
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Fort Morgan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Morgan
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Fort Morgan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan | 11,605 | $64,158 | $313,400 | $1,067 |
| Log Lane Village | 964 | $61,250 | $149,200 | $1,440 |
| Morgan Heights | 281 | $144,740 | $467,600 | — |
| Brush | 5,306 | $73,382 | $273,000 | $692 |
| Weldona | 106 | $50,147 | $178,600 | — |
| Hillrose | 285 | $75,625 | $206,300 | $1,333 |
| Wiggins | 1,564 | $91,681 | $363,400 | $1,486 |
| Jackson Lake | 238 | $46,458 | $338,100 | — |
| Merino | 286 | $61,875 | $185,900 | $1,118 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Morgan, CO?
The median household income in Fort Morgan is $64,158, 33% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Morgan?
The median home value in Fort Morgan is $313,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Fort Morgan?
The median gross rent in Fort Morgan is $1,067 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Fort Morgan, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Fort Morgan?
The median age in Fort Morgan is 33.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Fort Morgan?
The average commute to work in Fort Morgan is 17 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Morgan?
The unemployment rate in Fort Morgan is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Morgan?
18.2% of adults in Fort Morgan 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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