Living in Morton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morton · Census data 2020–2024
Morton has 3,656 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $41,863 (26% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $84,200, the median rent is $913/month.
Morton at a glance
- Population
- 3,656
- Median age
- 31.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $41,863State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $84,200State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Morton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Morton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morton the median home value is $84,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,264 a month in housing costs.
Morton median household income
The median household income in Morton is $41,863 and the income per person is $18,537. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Morton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,153
- Owner-occupied
- 51.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.8%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.50
Morton demographics
- Population
- 3,656
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 39.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,005
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morton ›
Education in Morton
10% of adults 25 and older in Morton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.3%
Morton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 3,656 | $41,863 | $84,200 | $913 |
| Pelahatchie | 1,423 | $56,322 | $158,200 | $783 |
| Forest | 5,357 | $49,724 | $141,100 | $900 |
| Polkville | 713 | $67,031 | $97,500 | $800 |
| Hillsboro | 999 | $44,662 | $74,500 | — |
| Lena | 169 | $96,786 | $109,100 | — |
| Puckett | 463 | $69,286 | $173,800 | $1,215 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | $278,900 | $1,382 |
| Lake | 522 | $32,143 | $77,000 | $729 |
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What is the median household income in Morton, MS?
The median household income in Morton is $41,863, 26% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $84,200, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Morton?
The median gross rent in Morton is $913 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Morton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 16.1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Morton?
The median age in Morton is 31.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Morton?
The average commute to work in Morton is 30 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton?
The unemployment rate in Morton is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morton?
10% 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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