Morris County, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
510,375 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$134,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$557,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 28
Feb 3 8 31
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 25, NJ Assembly District 25, NJ
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Schools

Fernbrook School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Randolph Middle School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Randolph High School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

County College of Morris
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Artistic Academy of Hair Design
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Morristown Medical Center
6 miles, S • 5 star
Hackettstown Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
23 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
36 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
43 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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