Living in Morris, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morris · Census data 2020–2024
Morris has 626 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $98,500 (15% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $172,500.
Morris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morris at a glance
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $98,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $172,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Morris a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
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 $172,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Morris median household income
The median household income in Morris is $98,500 and the income per person is $58,228. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Morris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 283
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.34
Morris demographics
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morris ›
Education in Morris
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 43.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morris
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Morris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
| Gilbertsville | 321 | $81,500 | $165,000 | $1,141 |
| New Berlin | 989 | $48,958 | $108,100 | $868 |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
| West End | 1,891 | $71,563 | $151,100 | $1,157 |
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | $143,400 | $775 |
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | $184,100 | $1,021 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | $186,100 | $956 |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
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What is the median household income in Morris, NY?
The median household income in Morris is $98,500, 15% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $172,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Morris, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Morris?
The median age in Morris is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Morris?
The average commute to work in Morris is 24 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morris?
The unemployment rate in Morris is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morris?
56.3% 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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