What are the schools like in Morrisville, VT?

Morrisville is served primarily by Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Morrisville?

The median household income in Morrisville, VT is $63,339 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Morrisville, VT?

Morrisville has an average high temperature of 26.4°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 139.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Morrisville, VT affordable or expensive?

Morrisville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morrisville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $228,700 and the median rent is $1,129 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morrisville, VT?

Morrisville has a violent crime rate of 63.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morrisville, VT a Good Place to Live?

Morrisville is a small town of 2,576 in Vermont, with a median household income of $63,339 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Morrisville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Morrisville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Morrisville 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: 98.0

Morrisville's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morrisville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morrisville, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$228,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,129	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,339	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Morrisville's violent crime rate is 63.1 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.1 /100k

Property Crime

473.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Morrisville is served primarily by Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morrisville, VT	National Avg
School District	Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morrisville sees average highs of 26.4°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 139.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morrisville, VT
Average High — January	26.4°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	139.3"

Demographics

Metric	Morrisville, VT	National Avg
Population	2,576	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hyde Park, VT 3 mi Wolcott, VT 6 mi Johnson, VT 7 mi North Hyde Park, VT 7 mi Stowe, VT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Morrisville

Morrisville, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05661

Morrisville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morrisville, VT affordable or expensive?

Morrisville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morrisville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $228,700 and median rent is $1,129/month.

What is the crime rate in Morrisville, VT?

Morrisville's violent crime rate is 63.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Morrisville?

Public schools in Morrisville are operated by Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morrisville, VT a good place to live?

Morrisville, VT has a population of 2,576, a median household income of $63,339, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Morrisville?

Morrisville averages 26.4°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 139.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morrisville?

Morrisville, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05661.

What is the population of Morrisville?

The population of Morrisville, Vermont is 2,576 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morrisville?

Key numbers for living in Morrisville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $228,700, median household income $63,339, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morrisville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.