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Living in Morrisville, NC
Explore Morrisville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.1 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Morrisville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population31,422
Median Household Income$125,396
Median Home Value$518,800
Median Gross Rent$1,858
Median Age35.2
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home39.0%
Homeownership45.4%
Housing Vacancy8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Morrisville is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Morrisville 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 Morrisville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$518,800
Median Gross Rent$1,858
Homeownership45.4%
Housing Vacancy8.9%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Morrisville, NC
Median Household Income$125,396
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home39.0%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Morrisville and how households are structured
Population31,422
Median Age35.2
Average Household Size2.6
Morrisville 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 Morrisville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Morrisville point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High90.8°F
Average Winter Low31.8°F
Annual Rainfall50.3 in.
Annual Snowfall5.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Morrisville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Morrisville & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Morrisville spans Durham and Wake counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Morrisville especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Morrisville shows a population of about 31,422. 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
Durham County and Wake County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Morrisville with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Morrisville, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. 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.