Living in Mount Morris, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mount Morris · Census data 2020–2024
Mount Morris has 3,146 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $51,125 (41% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $91,200, the median rent is $737/month.
Mount Morris at a glance
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,125State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $91,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $737/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mount Morris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mount Morris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Morris the median home value is $91,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $737 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,103 a month in housing costs.
Mount Morris median household income
The median household income in Mount Morris is $51,125 and the income per person is $28,774. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mount Morris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,469
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.44
Mount Morris demographics
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 1,284
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mount Morris ›
Education in Mount Morris
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Mount Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mount Morris
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Mount Morris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Morris | 3,146 | $51,125 | $91,200 | $737 |
| Leicester | 499 | $86,667 | $146,500 | $967 |
| Cuylerville | 293 | $93,750 | $215,000 | $720 |
| Geneseo | 7,701 | $46,589 | $226,200 | $971 |
| Perry | 3,871 | $63,291 | $120,700 | $759 |
| Groveland Station | 463 | $79,542 | $141,100 | — |
| Piffard | 199 | $47,000 | $123,400 | — |
| York | 349 | $74,167 | $162,700 | — |
| Nunda | 1,242 | $54,779 | $134,800 | $753 |
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What is the median household income in Mount Morris, NY?
The median household income in Mount Morris is $51,125, 41% 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 Mount Morris?
The median home value in Mount Morris is $91,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mount Morris?
The median gross rent in Mount Morris is $737 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Mount Morris, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Mount Morris?
The median age in Mount Morris is 35.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mount Morris?
The average commute to work in Mount Morris is 28 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mount Morris?
The unemployment rate in Mount Morris is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mount Morris?
15.5% of adults in Mount 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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