Living in Morrisville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morrisville · Census data 2020–2024
Morrisville has 31,422 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $125,396 (73% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $518,800, the median rent is $1,858/month.
Morrisville at a glance
- Population
- 31,422
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $125,396State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $518,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,858/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Morrisville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Morrisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morrisville the median home value is $518,800, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,858 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,418 a month in housing costs.
Morrisville median household income
The median household income in Morrisville is $125,396 and the income per person is $58,502. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Morrisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,506
- Owner-occupied
- 45.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.55
Morrisville demographics
- Population
- 31,422
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 12,300
- Foreign-born
- 36%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morrisville ›
Education in Morrisville
72.7% of adults 25 and older in Morrisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 34.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morrisville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 39%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Morrisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisville | 31,422 | $125,396 | $518,800 | $1,858 |
| Cary | 179,306 | $134,905 | $580,200 | $1,738 |
| Apex | 70,630 | $144,135 | $576,100 | $1,902 |
| Carolina Meadows | 555 | $126,007 | $443,800 | $3,501 |
| Durham | 291,467 | $81,619 | $392,800 | $1,508 |
| Governors Village | 2,295 | $125,857 | $602,100 | $1,779 |
| Raleigh | 481,031 | $85,395 | $415,800 | $1,572 |
| Governors Club | 1,787 | $235,625 | $889,500 | — |
| Holly Springs | 45,248 | $135,578 | $535,800 | $2,021 |
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What is the median household income in Morrisville, NC?
The median household income in Morrisville is $125,396, 73% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morrisville?
The median home value in Morrisville is $518,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Morrisville?
The median gross rent in Morrisville is $1,858 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Morrisville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Morrisville?
The median age in Morrisville is 35.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Morrisville?
The average commute to work in Morrisville is 22 minutes; 39% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morrisville?
The unemployment rate in Morrisville is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morrisville?
72.7% of adults in Morrisville 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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