Living in Morristown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morristown · Census data 2020–2024
Morristown has 384 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $78,750 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $163,600, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Morristown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morristown at a glance
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Morristown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morristown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morristown the median home value is $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.
Morristown median household income
The median household income in Morristown is $78,750 and the income per person is $32,402. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Morristown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 46.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.57
46.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Morristown has many vacation and second homes.
Morristown demographics
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morristown ›
Education in Morristown
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Morristown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morristown
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Morristown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | 384 | $78,750 | $163,600 | $1,125 |
| Hammond | 320 | $56,917 | $81,900 | $796 |
| Heuvelton | 546 | $63,542 | $99,800 | $775 |
| Ogdensburg | 9,455 | $61,824 | $85,400 | $778 |
| Rensselaer Falls | 483 | $82,109 | $87,100 | $1,038 |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
| Redwood | 371 | $109,643 | $183,000 | $1,556 |
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What is the median household income in Morristown, NY?
The median household income in Morristown is $78,750, 8% lower 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 Morristown?
The median home value in Morristown is $163,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Morristown?
The median gross rent in Morristown is $1,125 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Morristown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Morristown?
The median age in Morristown is 40.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Morristown?
The average commute to work in Morristown is 29 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morristown?
The unemployment rate in Morristown is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morristown?
13.1% of adults in Morristown 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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