Living in Morris, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morris · Census data 2020–2024
Morris has 2,164 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $109,191 (14% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $396,000, the median rent is $1,204/month.
Morris at a glance
- Population
- 2,164
- Median age
- 52.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $109,191State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $396,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Morris a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morris the median home value is $396,000, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 45.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,324 a month in housing costs.
Morris median household income
The median household income in Morris is $109,191 and the income per person is $69,775. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Morris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,325
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 27.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.26
Morris demographics
- Population
- 2,164
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 957
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morris ›
Education in Morris
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morris
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Morris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 2,164 | $109,191 | $396,000 | $1,204 |
| Bethlehem Village | 2,195 | $109,256 | $380,500 | $1,036 |
| Litchfield | 1,251 | $109,773 | $409,000 | $1,432 |
| Bethlehem | 3,423 | $108,929 | $410,900 | $1,127 |
| Washington | 3,676 | $101,549 | $660,200 | $1,204 |
| Thomaston | 7,492 | $103,218 | $282,600 | $1,037 |
| New Preston | 1,146 | $76,406 | $452,600 | — |
| Watertown | 22,253 | $101,691 | $333,500 | $1,275 |
| Warren | 1,415 | $134,583 | $450,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Morris, CT?
The median household income in Morris is $109,191, 14% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morris?
The median home value in Morris is $396,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Morris?
The median gross rent in Morris is $1,204 per month, about 45.8% of household income.
Is Morris, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Morris?
The median age in Morris is 52.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Morris?
The average commute to work in Morris is 29 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morris?
The unemployment rate in Morris is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morris?
41.5% of adults in Morris 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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