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Morgan Hill.
About
Life in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill offers a comfortable, affluent lifestyle if you can afford the entry price—homes median around $1.1 million and it's consistently ranked among America's most expensive places to live. The tech industry drives much of the local economy, with major companies like Flextronics and Velodyne headquartered here, so if you work in that sector, the commute within Silicon Valley can be manageable. That said, you're still looking at an average 35-minute commute, and many residents end up driving north to San Jose or beyond for work.
Morgan Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
21.6%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Morgan Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Morgan Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.1%), and 20.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.7%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Morgan Hill
In Morgan Hill, rent runs 22% above the CA average, and home values are 65% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,330
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,316,319 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Morgan Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Morgan Hill is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Morgan Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area
Commute33.5 min avg
How Morgan Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Morgan Hill, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Morgan Hill runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
221.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,410.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Morgan Hill Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Santa Clara County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Santa Clara County, which includes Morgan Hill, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | $10 |
| 2024 | 17 | Flood | $80 |
| 2023 | 15 | High Wind | $40 |
| 2022 | 11 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Strong Wind | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 45 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 25 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
218 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Santa Clara County, county-wide
Morgan Hill is about 2% of Santa Clara County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Santa Clara County, which includes Morgan Hill, is typically good — 201 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
201
per year
Moderate Days
161
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Santa Clara County, county-wide
Morgan Hill is about 2% of Santa Clara County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Morgan Hill has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
48
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
16
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 4.55" |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 4.27" |
| Mar | 68°F | 43°F | 2.59" |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 1.30" |
| May | 77°F | 49°F | 0.56" |
| Jun | 83°F | 52°F | 0.15" |
| Jul | 87°F | 54°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 87°F | 54°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 85°F | 53°F | 0.04" |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.85" |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 1.74" |
| Dec | 60°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Morgan Hill
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Morgan Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Jose Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 10.7 mi away · San Jose
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-san Jose
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · San Jose
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill's student/teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Morgan Hill (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,688 students · in-state tuition $1,366 · 28% graduate · median earnings $55,874 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pinnacles National Park, 51 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pinnacles National Park (51 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pinnacles National Park
National Park
51 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
64 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
64 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
64 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill Library
660 W. Main, Morgan Hill
Cities Near Morgan Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Morgan Hill FAQ
Is Morgan Hill, California affordable?⌄
Morgan Hill's median rent is $2,474/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $163,920/year. Median home value is $1,210,200.
Is Morgan Hill, California safe?⌄
Morgan Hill's violent crime rate was 222 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1410 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Morgan Hill, California?⌄
Morgan Hill has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Morgan Hill, California?⌄
The cost of living in Morgan Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,474/month and median household income is $163,920/year. The median home value is $1,210,200. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Morgan Hill, California?⌄
The average commute in Morgan Hill is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from