Living in Morley, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morley · Census data 2020–2024
Morley has 624 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $41,750 (43% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $122,500, the median rent is $725/month.
Morley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morley at a glance
- Population
- 624
- Median age
- 31.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $41,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $122,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Morley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 34%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morley the median home value is $122,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $838 a month in housing costs.
Morley median household income
The median household income in Morley is $41,750 and the income per person is $21,164. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Morley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 227
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.80
Morley demographics
- Population
- 624
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 37.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morley ›
Education in Morley
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Morley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morley
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Morley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley | 624 | $41,750 | $122,500 | $725 |
| Stanwood | 162 | $54,632 | $156,600 | $1,063 |
| Howard City | 1,636 | $54,688 | $151,200 | $609 |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,991 | $78,833 | $270,000 | $789 |
| Lakeview | 1,030 | $33,631 | $165,500 | $496 |
| Pierson | 119 | $41,875 | $100,000 | $900 |
| Trufant | 572 | $93,750 | $123,600 | — |
| Mecosta | 464 | $73,516 | $96,200 | $784 |
| Sand Lake | 484 | $34,286 | $165,600 | $561 |
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What is the median household income in Morley, MI?
The median household income in Morley is $41,750, 43% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morley?
The median home value in Morley is $122,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Morley?
The median gross rent in Morley is $725 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Morley, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 34%.
What is the median age in Morley?
The median age in Morley is 31.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Morley?
The average commute to work in Morley is 28 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morley?
The unemployment rate in Morley is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morley?
11.7% of adults in Morley 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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