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Life in Morristown
Living in Morristown puts you in a compact, walkable town that's experienced real growth—the population hit a record 20,180 in the 2020 census, and it's kept climbing. This is a genuinely diverse place; the Latino community makes up a significant portion of residents, with particularly strong Colombian and Honduran heritage reflected in neighborhoods and local culture. The median household income sits around $121,340, which reflects an upper-middle-class demographic, though housing costs match that reality—expect median home values near $567,600 and rent around $2,274 monthly.
Morristown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
22.5%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.5% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Morristown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Morristown, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (21.2%), and 29.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.1%
of households
Married Couples
33.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 32% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Morristown
In Morristown, rent runs 32% above the NJ average, and home values are 25% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
36.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $906,303 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Morristown
Unemployment in Morris County, which includes Morristown, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Morristown: Morris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Morristown is about 4% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Morristown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.9 min avg
How Morristown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Morristown, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Morristown runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
264.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
821.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Morristown Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Morris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Morris County, which includes Morristown, the most common type is winter weather, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Winter Weather | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2019 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Morris County, county-wide
Morristown is about 4% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Morris County, which includes Morristown, is typically good — 275 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
275
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Morris County, county-wide
Morristown is about 4% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Morristown has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.8"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.53" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.96" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.19" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.03" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.05" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.77" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.94" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.64" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.58" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.60" |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.43" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Morristown
Morristown has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Morristown Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.2 mi away · Morris Plains
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Denville
Summit Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Summit
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.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Morristown
Morristown's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 58.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Morristown (within 15 miles)
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
2.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,990 students · in-state tuition $39,454 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,652 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,533 students · in-state tuition $49,100 · 75% graduate · median earnings $66,065 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $37,763 · 57% graduate · median earnings $55,167 (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: Morristown National Historical Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Morristown
Morristown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
24 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
24 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in Morristown
Morristown-Morris Twp Jnt Pub Lib
1 Miller Road, Morristown
Cities Near Morristown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Morristown FAQ
Is Morristown, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Morristown's median rent is $2,274/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $121,340/year. Median home value is $567,600.
Is Morristown, New Jersey safe?⌄
Morristown's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is below the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 822 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Morristown, New Jersey?⌄
Morris County, which includes Morristown, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Morristown, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Morristown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,274/month and median household income is $121,340/year. The median home value is $567,600. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Morristown, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Morristown is 24 minutes, which is about 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