Living in Morton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morton · Census data 2020–2024
Morton has 384 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $53,036 (40% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $78,100, the median rent is $825/month.
Morton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morton at a glance
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $53,036State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $78,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Morton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morton the median home value is $78,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
Morton median household income
The median household income in Morton is $53,036 and the income per person is $29,926. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Morton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.17
Morton demographics
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morton ›
Education in Morton
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Morton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morton
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Morton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 384 | $53,036 | $78,100 | $825 |
| Franklin | 526 | $51,500 | $89,800 | $838 |
| Redwood Falls | 5,068 | $61,750 | $162,100 | $832 |
| Morgan | 925 | $55,833 | $117,400 | $1,018 |
| Clements | 109 | $54,375 | $63,100 | — |
| Fairfax | 1,088 | $60,172 | $116,300 | $432 |
| Bird Island | 930 | $75,833 | $142,100 | $617 |
| Olivia | 2,205 | $63,098 | $159,200 | $780 |
| Wabasso | 603 | $63,750 | $109,600 | $637 |
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What is the median household income in Morton, MN?
The median household income in Morton is $53,036, 40% 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 Morton?
The median home value in Morton is $78,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Morton?
The median gross rent in Morton is $825 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is Morton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Morton?
The median age in Morton is 39.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Morton?
The average commute to work in Morton is 20 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton?
The unemployment rate in Morton is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morton?
13.3% 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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