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Morris Plains, New Jersey

Introduction to Morris Plains, New Jersey

Morris Plains, New Jersey, in Morris County, is 3 miles SW of Parsippany, New Jersey and 17 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. About 5,236 people live in Morris Plains.

Morris Plains History

An act of the New Jersey Legislature incorporated Morris Plains in 1926. It once encompassed the present counties of Morris, Sussex and Warren. It was named in honor of New Jersey Governor Lewis Morris.

Morris Plains and nearby Attractions

  • Morris Plains Museum
  • Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
  • Schooleys Mountain Park
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
  • Staten Island Zoo
  • Grover Cleveland Birthplace

Things To Do In Morris Plains

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary is a popular attraction near Morris Plains. Wild West City and the Turtle Back Zoo are popular local spots as well. The Drake House Museum houses several artifacts relating to the area's history. Local parks include Tourne County Park, Hacklebarney State Park, Duke Island Park, Round Valley Recreation Area and Weequahic Park.

Morris Plains Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Morris Plains Higher Education

The closest colleges to Morris Town include Seton Hall University, William Paterson University, CUNY - College of Staten Island, Centenary College, and Kean University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMorris Plains People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Morris Plains Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Morris Plains Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Morris Plains Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Morris Plains Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Morris Plains College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Morris Plains Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Morris Plains, NJ

Comparing Morris Plains 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime74

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