Living in Morrow, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morrow · Census data 2020–2024
Morrow has 6,364 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $73,693 (5% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $224,700, the median rent is $1,515/month.
Morrow at a glance
- Population
- 6,364
- Median age
- 30.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $73,693State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $224,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,515/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Morrow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Morrow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morrow the median home value is $224,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,515 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,450 a month in housing costs.
Morrow median household income
The median household income in Morrow is $73,693 and the income per person is $20,885. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Morrow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,825
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Renter-occupied
- 48%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.36
Morrow demographics
- Population
- 6,364
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 1,726
- Foreign-born
- 28.5%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morrow ›
Education in Morrow
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Morrow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morrow
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Morrow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow | 6,364 | $73,693 | $224,700 | $1,515 |
| Lake City | 2,909 | $54,464 | $192,500 | $1,133 |
| Forest Park | 19,504 | $41,211 | $143,400 | $1,189 |
| Jonesboro | 6,143 | $50,843 | $188,300 | $1,068 |
| Conley | 5,822 | $44,056 | $183,000 | $1,264 |
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
| Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | $276,700 | $1,494 |
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
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What is the median household income in Morrow, GA?
The median household income in Morrow is $73,693, 5% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morrow?
The median home value in Morrow is $224,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Morrow?
The median gross rent in Morrow is $1,515 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Morrow, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Morrow?
The median age in Morrow is 30.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Morrow?
The average commute to work in Morrow is 26 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morrow?
The unemployment rate in Morrow is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morrow?
15.2% of adults in Morrow 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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