Morrisville, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
30,471 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$125,404 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$481,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$651 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,645 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wake County
1
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wake County
1
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 40
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NC State Senate District 16, NC State House District 21, NC
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Schools

Cedar Fork Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Sterling Montessori Academy
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Morrisville Elementary
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Strayer University-North Carolina
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Wakemed, Cary Hospital
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
Rex Hospital
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
12 miles, SE • 5 star
University of North Carolina Hospital
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport
64 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
83 miles, SE • 1 star
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