Living in Morristown, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morristown · Census data 2020–2024
Morristown has 240 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $63,750 (11% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $102,500, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Morristown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morristown at a glance
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $102,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Morristown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 20%.
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 $102,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $871 a month in housing costs.
Morristown median household income
The median household income in Morristown is $63,750 and the income per person is $29,370. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Morristown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 37.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.86
37.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Morristown has many vacation and second homes.
Morristown demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morristown ›
Education in Morristown
20% of adults 25 and older in Morristown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morristown
- Unemployment rate
- 20%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Morristown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | 240 | $63,750 | $102,500 | $1,021 |
| Belmont | 370 | $71,875 | $99,600 | $1,132 |
| Bethesda | 1,239 | $35,900 | $109,000 | $696 |
| Bannock | 198 | $29,727 | $94,900 | — |
| Flushing | 1,149 | $66,850 | $96,600 | $1,036 |
| Barnesville | 3,945 | $42,443 | $114,800 | $767 |
| Holloway | 399 | $53,000 | $31,000 | $788 |
| St. Clairsville | 5,003 | $76,480 | $199,000 | $927 |
| New Athens | 267 | $56,875 | $123,600 | $713 |
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What is the median household income in Morristown, OH?
The median household income in Morristown is $63,750, 11% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $102,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Morristown?
The median gross rent in Morristown is $1,021 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Morristown, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 20%.
What is the median age in Morristown?
The median age in Morristown is 41.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Morristown?
The average commute to work in Morristown is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morristown?
The unemployment rate in Morristown is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morristown?
20% 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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