What are the schools like in Morrow, GA?

Morrow is served primarily by Clayton County. The district operates 39 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Morrow?

The median household income in Morrow, GA is $64,890 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.1%.

What is the weather like in Morrow, GA?

Morrow has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Morrow, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Morrow, GA affordable or expensive?

Morrow's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morrow is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $143,700 and the median rent is $1,225 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morrow, GA?

Morrow has a violent crime rate of 554.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6484.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morrow, GA a Good Place to Live?

Morrow is a small town of 6,563 in Georgia, with a median household income of $64,890 and a 11.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Morrow stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Morrow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Morrow city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Morrow's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morrow costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Morrow, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,225	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,890	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Morrow's violent crime rate is 554.9 per 100,000 residents — 46% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

554.9 /100k

Property Crime

6484.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Morrow is served primarily by Clayton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morrow, GA	National Avg
School District	Clayton County	—
Elementary Schools	39	—
Middle Schools	15	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morrow sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 52.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morrow, GA
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	52.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Morrow, GA	National Avg
Population	6,563	—
Median Age	28.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	36.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.5%	18.9%
Asian	28.5%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake City, GA 2 mi Forest Park, GA 3 mi Jonesboro, GA 4 mi Conley, GA 4 mi Riverdale, GA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Morrow

Morrow, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30260

Morrow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morrow, GA affordable or expensive?

Morrow's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Morrow roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $143,700 and median rent is $1,225/month.

What is the crime rate in Morrow, GA?

Morrow's violent crime rate is 554.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 6484.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Morrow?

Public schools in Morrow are operated by Clayton County. The district has 39 elementary, 15 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morrow, GA a good place to live?

Morrow, GA has a population of 6,563, a median household income of $64,890, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Morrow?

Morrow averages 52.7°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.9 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morrow?

Morrow, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30260.

What is the population of Morrow?

The population of Morrow, Georgia is 6,563 with a median age of 28.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morrow?

Key numbers for living in Morrow: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $143,700, median household income $64,890, crime index 211 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morrow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.