Living in Morton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morton · Census data 2020–2024
Morton has 1,513 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $38,438 (51% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $42,600, the median rent is $687/month.
Morton at a glance
- Population
- 1,513
- Median age
- 37.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $38,438State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $42,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $687/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Morton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Morton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morton the median home value is $42,600, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $687 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,005 a month in housing costs.
Morton median household income
The median household income in Morton is $38,438 and the income per person is $20,467. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Morton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 789
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.43
Morton demographics
- Population
- 1,513
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 610
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morton ›
Education in Morton
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Morton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.5%
Morton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 1,513 | $38,438 | $42,600 | $687 |
| Whiteface | 361 | $39,821 | $65,000 | $1,025 |
| Bledsoe | 130 | $27,375 | — | — |
| Sundown | 1,374 | $58,594 | $96,400 | $675 |
| Levelland | 12,466 | $58,000 | $140,400 | $846 |
| Sudan | 1,154 | $70,625 | $100,400 | $687 |
| Littlefield | 5,822 | $60,636 | $79,400 | $1,059 |
| Opdyke West | 285 | $52,031 | $18,400 | $897 |
| Amherst | 902 | $63,611 | $35,500 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Morton, TX?
The median household income in Morton is $38,438, 51% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morton?
The median home value in Morton is $42,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Morton?
The median gross rent in Morton is $687 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Morton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Morton?
The median age in Morton is 37.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Morton?
The average commute to work in Morton is 26 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton?
The unemployment rate in Morton is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morton?
5.5% of adults in Morton 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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