Living in Morrison, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morrison · Census data 2020–2024
Morrison has 850 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $37,500 (46% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $641/month.
Morrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morrison at a glance
- Population
- 850
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $37,500State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $641/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Morrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 42.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Morrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morrison the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $641 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,327 a month in housing costs.
Morrison median household income
The median household income in Morrison is $37,500 and the income per person is $19,508. 42.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Morrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 45.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.5%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.46
Morrison demographics
- Population
- 850
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 35.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morrison ›
Education in Morrison
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Morrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morrison
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Morrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison | 850 | $37,500 | $187,500 | $641 |
| Viola | 144 | $48,068 | $262,500 | — |
| Centertown | 263 | $53,333 | $196,400 | $888 |
| McMinnville | 13,844 | $47,179 | $182,200 | $791 |
| New Union | 2,160 | $81,367 | $312,100 | $1,584 |
| Lakewood Park | 1,140 | $42,576 | — | — |
| Manchester | 12,944 | $57,500 | $237,400 | $978 |
| Altamont | 1,322 | $41,373 | $91,900 | $850 |
| Beersheba Springs | 654 | $72,885 | $101,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Morrison, TN?
The median household income in Morrison is $37,500, 46% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morrison?
The median home value in Morrison is $187,500, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Morrison?
The median gross rent in Morrison is $641 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Morrison, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 42.8%.
What is the median age in Morrison?
The median age in Morrison is 30.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Morrison?
The average commute to work in Morrison is 25 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morrison?
The unemployment rate in Morrison is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morrison?
9.2% of adults in Morrison 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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