Living in Morton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morton · Census data 2020–2024
Morton has 1,206 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $57,813 (41% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $300,900, the median rent is $930/month.
Morton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morton at a glance
- Population
- 1,206
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $57,813State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $300,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Morton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morton the median home value is $300,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
Morton median household income
The median household income in Morton is $57,813 and the income per person is $27,720. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Morton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 587
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.30
Morton demographics
- Population
- 1,206
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morton ›
Education in Morton
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Morton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morton
- Unemployment rate
- 15.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 54.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.9%
Morton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 1,206 | $57,813 | $300,900 | $930 |
| Mossyrock | 875 | $53,333 | $280,400 | $840 |
| La Grande | 288 | $250,001 | $1,067,100 | — |
| Ashford | 319 | $113,686 | $357,700 | — |
| Eatonville | 2,850 | $114,688 | $431,000 | $979 |
| Clear Lake | 1,271 | $95,882 | $788,500 | $1,699 |
| Toledo | 542 | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,117 |
| McKenna | 669 | $92,667 | $539,800 | — |
| Napavine | 2,158 | $104,148 | $419,100 | $1,649 |
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What is the median household income in Morton, WA?
The median household income in Morton is $57,813, 41% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $300,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Morton?
The median gross rent in Morton is $930 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Morton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Morton?
The median age in Morton is 42.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Morton?
The average commute to work in Morton is 24 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton?
The unemployment rate in Morton is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morton?
11.8% 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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