What are the schools like in Morris, NY?

Morris is served primarily by MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Morris?

The median household income in Morris, NY is $77,222 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 Morris, NY?

Morris has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 83.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Morris, NY affordable or expensive?

Morris's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morris is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,800 and the median rent is $694 per month.

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

Morris has a violent crime rate of 6.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 13.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morris, NY a Good Place to Live?

Morris is a small town of 492 in New York, with a median household income of $77,222 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Morris stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, 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: 93.7

Morris's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morris costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morris, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$694	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,222	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Morris's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

6.7 /100k

Property Crime

13.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Morris is served primarily by MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morris, NY	National Avg
School District	MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morris sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 78.4°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 83.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morris, NY
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	78.4°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	83.0"

Demographics

Metric	Morris, NY	National Avg
Population	492	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gilbertsville, NY 7 mi New Berlin, NY 7 mi Laurens, NY 8 mi Garrattsville, NY 8 mi West End, NY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Morris

Morris, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13808

Morris vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris, NY affordable or expensive?

Morris's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morris roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,800 and median rent is $694/month.

What is the crime rate in Morris, NY?

Morris's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 13.4 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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 53.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morris, NY a good place to live?

Morris, NY has a population of 492, a median household income of $77,222, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 30.2°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 83.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morris?

Morris, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13808.

What is the population of Morris?

The population of Morris, New York is 492 with a median age of 48.5. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $137,800, median household income $77,222, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.