Living in Morrison, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morrison · Census data 2020–2024
Morrison has 3,739 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $69,089 (17% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $118,000, the median rent is $760/month.
Morrison at a glance
- Population
- 3,739
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $69,089State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $118,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Morrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morrison the median home value is $118,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Morrison median household income
The median household income in Morrison is $69,089 and the income per person is $32,843. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Morrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,521
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.44
Morrison demographics
- Population
- 3,739
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,425
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morrison ›
Education in Morrison
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Morrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morrison
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Morrison vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Morrison, IL?
The median household income in Morrison is $69,089, 17% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morrison?
The median home value in Morrison is $118,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Morrison?
The median gross rent in Morrison is $760 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Morrison, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Morrison?
The median age in Morrison is 41.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Morrison?
The average commute to work in Morrison is 18 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morrison?
The unemployment rate in Morrison is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morrison?
27.9% of adults in Morrison 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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