Living in Morton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morton · Census data 2020–2024
Morton has 16,595 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $94,402 (13% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $239,400, the median rent is $1,074/month.
Morton at a glance
- Population
- 16,595
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $94,402State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $239,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,074/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Morton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Illinois median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Morton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morton the median home value is $239,400, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,074 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,851 a month in housing costs.
Morton median household income
The median household income in Morton is $94,402 and the income per person is $48,602. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Morton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,350
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.38
Morton demographics
- Population
- 16,595
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 6,809
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morton ›
Education in Morton
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Morton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Morton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 16,595 | $94,402 | $239,400 | $1,074 |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Tremont | 2,366 | $79,810 | $187,400 | $1,037 |
| Washington | 15,919 | $95,179 | $221,900 | $1,155 |
| Deer Creek | 654 | $94,375 | $148,900 | $1,152 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
| Creve Coeur | 4,621 | $47,993 | $85,500 | $883 |
| Mackinaw | 1,979 | $67,292 | $158,300 | $835 |
| North Pekin | 1,571 | $80,224 | $125,600 | $1,154 |
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What is the median household income in Morton, IL?
The median household income in Morton is $94,402, 13% higher 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 Morton?
The median home value in Morton is $239,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Morton?
The median gross rent in Morton is $1,074 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Morton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Illinois median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Morton?
The median age in Morton is 41.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Morton?
The average commute to work in Morton is 17 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton?
The unemployment rate in Morton is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morton?
46.4% of adults in Morton 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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