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Morristown
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Morristown

#15 in Best Places to Live in Morris County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    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.
    About Morristown...
    Population
    20,003
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    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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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Morristown

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