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Morris, New York

Morris, New York, in Otsego county, is 38 miles S of Utica, New York (center to center) and 137 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are 591 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Morris

In Morris, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Morris.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morris had a median family income of $36,875. Lots of residents of Morris prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Morris Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morris that were owner-occupied was 66%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Morris has going for it.

Commuting

In Morris, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Morris Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Morris, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women84
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income41
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built11
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