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Morris, NJ


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Morris, New Jersey

There are 21,796 residents in Morris.

The People and Families of Morris

In Morris, about 62% of adults are married. When people think of Morris, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morris had a median family income of $116,866. Most of the residents of Morris tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Morris. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Morris is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Morris Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morris that were owner-occupied was 85%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Morris, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Morris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMorris Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMorris Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMorris Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMorris College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMorris Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMorris People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Morris Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Morris Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Morris, NJ

Comparing Morris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86

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