Living in Morris, Pennsylvania

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

Morris has 886 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $67,500 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $237,500, the median rent is $946/month.

Morris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Morris at a glance

Population
886
Median age
48.3State: 40.9
Median household income
$67,500State: $77,971
Median home value
$237,500State: $254,500
Median rent
$946/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
77.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
Average commute
28 min

Is Morris a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

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 $237,500, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,632 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Morris$237,500
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Morris$946
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Morris median household income

The median household income in Morris is $67,500 and the income per person is $42,203. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Morris$67,500
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Morris: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
420
Owner-occupied
77.1%
Renter-occupied
22.9%
Vacant
15.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.49

Morris demographics

Population
886
Median age
48.3
Under 18
17.3%
65 and older
21.1%
Households
354
Foreign-born
0.8%
Veterans
6.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.7%

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

Education in Morris

17.9% of adults 25 and older in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Morris17.9%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Morris

Unemployment rate
4.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
28 minState: 26 min
Work from home
3.8%
Drive alone
82.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.4%

Morris vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Morris886$67,500$237,500$946
South Franklin2,850$89,318$251,100$1,097
Morris556$81,250$321,100$1,100
East Finley1,351$78,333$238,000$689
Amwell3,660$77,895$231,800$955
Washington991$73,611$223,800$658
Buffalo2,107$93,649$267,500$1,402
Claysville752$79,479$138,900$526
North Franklin4,788$76,563$217,600$870

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Living in Morris: FAQ

What is the median household income in Morris, PA?

The median household income in Morris is $67,500, 13% 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 $237,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Morris?

The median gross rent in Morris is $946 per month, about 17.5% of household income.

Is Morris, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Morris?

The median age in Morris is 48.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Morris?

The average commute to work in Morris is 28 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Morris?

The unemployment rate in Morris is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Morris?

17.9% 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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