What are the schools like in Morganville, NJ?

Morganville is served primarily by Marlboro Township School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Morganville?

The median household income in Morganville, NJ is $129,521 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Morganville, NJ?

Morganville has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Morganville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Morganville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morganville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $583,700 and the median rent is $2,625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morganville, NJ?

Morganville has a violent crime rate of 40.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 354.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morganville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Morganville is a small town of 5,153 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $129,521 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Morganville stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Morganville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Morganville 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: 112.5

Morganville's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morganville costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Morganville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$583,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$129,521	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Morganville's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.1 /100k

Property Crime

354.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Morganville is served primarily by Marlboro Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morganville, NJ	National Avg
School District	Marlboro Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morganville sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morganville, NJ
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Morganville, NJ	National Avg
Population	5,153	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.6%	18.9%
Asian	22.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Strathmore, NJ 2 mi Matawan, NJ 2 mi Brownville, NJ 4 mi Robertsville, NJ 4 mi Keyport, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Morganville

Morganville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07751

Morganville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morganville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Morganville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Morganville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $583,700 and median rent is $2,625/month.

What is the crime rate in Morganville, NJ?

Morganville's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Morganville?

Public schools in Morganville are operated by Marlboro Township School District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 61.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morganville, NJ a good place to live?

Morganville, NJ has a population of 5,153, a median household income of $129,521, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Morganville?

Morganville averages 41.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morganville?

Morganville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07751.

What is the population of Morganville?

The population of Morganville, New Jersey is 5,153 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morganville?

Key numbers for living in Morganville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $583,700, median household income $129,521, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morganville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.