What are the schools like in Morris, MN?

Morris is served primarily by MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Morris?

The median household income in Morris, MN is $59,261 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Morris, MN?

Morris has an average high temperature of 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Morris, MN affordable or expensive?

Morris's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morris is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,300 and the median rent is $816 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morris, MN?

Morris has a violent crime rate of 61.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 428.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morris, MN a Good Place to Live?

Morris is a small town of 5,094 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $59,261 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Morris stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Morris is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Morris 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: 94.7

Morris's overall cost of living index is 94.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morris costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morris, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$816	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,261	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Morris's violent crime rate is 61.2 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.2 /100k

Property Crime

428.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Morris is served primarily by MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morris, MN	National Avg
School District	MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morris sees average highs of 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 44.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morris, MN
Average High — January	19.2°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	44.6"

Demographics

Metric	Morris, MN	National Avg
Population	5,094	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Morris

Morris, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56267

Morris vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris, MN affordable or expensive?

Morris's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morris roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,300 and median rent is $816/month.

What is the crime rate in Morris, MN?

Morris's violent crime rate is 61.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 428.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Morris?

Public schools in Morris are operated by MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 32.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morris, MN a good place to live?

Morris, MN has a population of 5,094, a median household income of $59,261, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Morris?

Morris averages 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 44.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morris?

Morris, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56267.

What is the population of Morris?

The population of Morris, Minnesota is 5,094 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morris?

Key numbers for living in Morris: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $178,300, median household income $59,261, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.