Living in Morris, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morris · Census data 2020–2024
Morris has 5,128 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $67,727 (24% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $209,600, the median rent is $950/month.
Morris at a glance
- Population
- 5,128
- Median age
- 30.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $67,727State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $209,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 49.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Morris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
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 $209,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,392 a month in housing costs.
Morris median household income
The median household income in Morris is $67,727 and the income per person is $39,761. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Morris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,188
- Owner-occupied
- 49.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.2%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.17
Morris demographics
- Population
- 5,128
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 2,130
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morris ›
Education in Morris
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morris
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Morris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 5,128 | $67,727 | $209,600 | $950 |
| Hancock | 859 | $70,481 | $98,800 | $792 |
| Cyrus | 355 | $57,083 | $105,200 | $679 |
| Donnelly | 277 | $70,313 | $100,000 | $1,300 |
| Chokio | 392 | $47,000 | $92,500 | $779 |
| Kensington | 240 | $46,000 | $110,700 | $650 |
| Hoffman | 730 | $51,500 | $161,800 | $866 |
| Starbuck | 1,235 | $72,583 | $168,300 | $1,000 |
| Herman | 441 | $82,917 | $106,300 | $540 |
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What is the median household income in Morris, MN?
The median household income in Morris is $67,727, 24% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $209,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Morris?
The median gross rent in Morris is $950 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Morris, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Morris?
The median age in Morris is 30.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Morris?
The average commute to work in Morris is 13 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morris?
The unemployment rate in Morris is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morris?
37.3% 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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