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Morristown
  • Suburb in New Jersey

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Morristown is a suburb of New York City with a population of 20,003. Morristown is in Morris County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Morristown offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Morristown there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Morristown and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Morristown are highly rated.

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About Morristown...
Population
20,003

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$469,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,978
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    64%
  • Own
    36%
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Morristown Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    74.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    14.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    14.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    457
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    36.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    27%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

Working in Morristown

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$112,570
National
$69,021

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