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About
Life in Morrisville
If you're considering Morrisville, understand that you're moving to a booming suburban tech corridor, not a small town. The Research Triangle economy is real—73.9% of residents have college degrees, unemployment sits at 2.9%, and median household income tops $125k, which attracts young families and professionals. The downside: home prices reflect that desirability at a median of around $519k, and rent averages $1,858 monthly, so affordability depends on your situation.
Morrisville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
36.0%
Broadband Internet
97.9%
of households
Population Growth
+8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Morrisville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Morrisville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (66.5%), and 18.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
6.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
54.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
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 51% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Morrisville
In Morrisville, rent runs 51% above the NC average, and home values are 80% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
24.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,078
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $471,574 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Morrisville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Morrisville is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Morrisville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Raleigh, NC metro area
Commute21.8 min avg
How Morrisville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Morrisville, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 125 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M 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 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Morrisville runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
84.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,306.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Morrisville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wake County, which includes Morrisville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Flash Flood | $425,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,500 |
| 2022 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2020 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101.4M |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
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
Wake County, county-wide
Morrisville is about 3% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wake County, which includes Morrisville, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Wake County, county-wide
Morrisville is about 3% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Morrisville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
5.2"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.43" |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.53" |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.38" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.89" |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.02" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.71" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 5.15" |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.32" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Morrisville
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Morrisville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Cary
Rex Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Raleigh
Unc Hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Chapel Hill
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Morrisville
Morrisville's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 72.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Morrisville (within 15 miles)
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
9.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 27,371 students · in-state tuition $8,815 · 85% graduate · median earnings $77,810 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
13.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,752 students · in-state tuition $9,095 · 92% graduate · median earnings $81,094 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,442 students · in-state tuition $72,795 · 97% graduate · median earnings $113,937 (10 yrs after entry)
North Carolina Central University
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,081 students · in-state tuition $6,733 · 51% graduate · median earnings $46,956 (10 yrs after entry)
Durham Technical Community College
9.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,890 students · in-state tuition $1,986 · 25% graduate · median earnings $40,827 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,188 students · in-state tuition $47,448 · 67% graduate · median earnings $54,417 (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: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Morrisville
Morrisville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Morrisville
Morrisville Community Library
310 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville
Cities Near Morrisville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Morrisville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Morrisville FAQ
Is Morrisville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Morrisville's median rent is $1,858/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $125,396/year. Median home value is $518,800.
Is Morrisville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Morrisville's violent crime rate was 84 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2306 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Morrisville, North Carolina?⌄
Morrisville has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Morrisville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Morrisville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,858/month and median household income is $125,396/year. The median home value is $518,800. About 24% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Morrisville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Morrisville is 22 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