Living in Morris, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morris · Census data 2020–2024

Morris has 2,750 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $45,357 (42% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $116,600, the median rent is $691/month.

Morris at a glance

Population
2,750
Median age
42.4State: 40.9
Median household income
$45,357State: $77,971
Median home value
$116,600State: $254,500
Median rent
$691/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
80.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Average commute
35 min

Is Morris a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.

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 $116,600, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Morris$116,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Morris$691
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Morris median household income

The median household income in Morris is $45,357 and the income per person is $27,973. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Morris$45,357
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Morris: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,345
Owner-occupied
80.2%
Renter-occupied
19.8%
Vacant
9.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.25

Morris demographics

Population
2,750
Median age
42.4
Under 18
22.9%
65 and older
22.6%
Households
1,220
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morris ›

Education in Morris

22.3% of adults 25 and older in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Morris22.3%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Morris

Unemployment rate
14.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
35 minState: 26 min
Work from home
12.1%
Drive alone
78%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
71.2%

Morris vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Morris2,750$45,357$116,600$691
Morrisdale747$29,826$101,800$1,009
Hawk Run744$45,145$63,700—
North Philipsburg651$45,556$97,400$892
Casanova227$76,188$96,700—
Winburne576$80,700$88,300—
Graham1,568$77,917$159,000—
Philipsburg2,748$47,794$148,700$645
West Decatur650$31,875$92,200$1,028

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Living in Morris: FAQ

What is the median household income in Morris, PA?

The median household income in Morris is $45,357, 42% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $116,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Morris?

The median gross rent in Morris is $691 per month, about 24.1% of household income.

Is Morris, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.

What is the median age in Morris?

The median age in Morris is 42.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Morris?

The average commute to work in Morris is 35 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Morris?

The unemployment rate in Morris is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Morris?

22.3% 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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