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Living in Morgan Hill, CA
Explore Morgan Hill and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.4 / 10
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Morgan Hill at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population45,425
Median Household Income$163,920
Median Home Value$1,210,200
Median Gross Rent$2,474
Median Age39.0
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home22.8%
Homeownership71.5%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Morgan Hill is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Morgan Hill and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Morgan Hill
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$1,210,200
Median Gross Rent$2,474
Homeownership71.5%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Morgan Hill, CA
Median Household Income$163,920
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home22.8%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Morgan Hill and how households are structured
Population45,425
Median Age39.0
Average Household Size3.0
Morgan Hill is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Morgan Hill
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Morgan Hill point to hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High87.2°F
Average Winter Low38.1°F
Annual Rainfall24.9 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Morgan Hill
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Morgan Hill is located in Santa Clara County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Santa Clara County.
County Intelligence
Morgan Hill & Santa Clara County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Morgan Hill is located in Santa Clara County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Morgan Hill.
Current NarrowTheList data for Morgan Hill shows a population of about 45,425. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Santa Clara County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Morgan Hill.
For someone considering a move to Morgan Hill, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.