Living in Morris Plains, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morris Plains · Census data 2020–2024
Morris Plains has 6,315 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $154,923 (50% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $643,300, the median rent is $2,835/month.
Morris Plains at a glance
- Population
- 6,315
- Median age
- 41.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $154,923State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $643,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,835/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Morris Plains a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Morris Plains
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morris Plains the median home value is $643,300, 93% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,835 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,346 a month in housing costs.
Morris Plains median household income
The median household income in Morris Plains is $154,923 and the income per person is $83,212. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Morris Plains: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,638
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.46
Morris Plains demographics
- Population
- 6,315
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 2,566
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morris Plains ›
Education in Morris Plains
72.2% of adults 25 and older in Morris Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morris Plains
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Morris Plains vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Plains | 6,315 | $154,923 | $643,300 | $2,835 |
| Cedar Knolls | 4,882 | $170,400 | $646,700 | $2,849 |
| Mount Tabor | 1,184 | $115,199 | $454,800 | — |
| Rainbow Lakes | 1,375 | $93,051 | $481,800 | $2,022 |
| Hanover | 14,769 | $156,956 | $629,600 | $2,813 |
| Morristown | 20,453 | $121,340 | $567,600 | $2,274 |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills | 56,397 | $112,327 | $536,200 | $1,736 |
| Whippany | 8,970 | $151,420 | $615,400 | $2,556 |
| Morris | 23,424 | $204,951 | $765,100 | $2,437 |
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What is the median household income in Morris Plains, NJ?
The median household income in Morris Plains is $154,923, 50% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morris Plains?
The median home value in Morris Plains is $643,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Morris Plains?
The median gross rent in Morris Plains is $2,835 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Morris Plains, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Morris Plains?
The median age in Morris Plains is 41.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Morris Plains?
The average commute to work in Morris Plains is 29 minutes; 30.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morris Plains?
The unemployment rate in Morris Plains is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morris Plains?
72.2% of adults in Morris Plains 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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