The Town FilesMorrisville, North Carolina
Town in Wake County · population 29,630 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $518,800
- Household income
- $125,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 35.2
Morrisville is a town of 29,630 people in Wake County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $518,800, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 99% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 98% of North Carolina towns.
How Morrisville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morrisville is worth $518,800, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $125,396, which is more affordable than 41% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,858 a month. 45.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morrisville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $518,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,858 | $969 |
| Median household income | $125,396 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 45.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Morrisville
| People | Morrisville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 36.0% | — |
| Work from home | 39.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Morrisville
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morrisville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 28, 1988 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 172 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 28, 2005.
Severe weather in Wake County since 1996
Wake County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Wake County
Wake County had 653,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,807 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Morrisville itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Morrisville
6 public schools with 3,689 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary | PK-5 | 865 | 14.7 |
| Cedar Fork Elementary | PK-5 | 798 | 14.5 |
| Morrisville Elementary | K-5 | 665 | 14.5 |
| Sterling Montessori Academy (charter) | PK-8 | 634 | 20.5 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 523 | 13.8 |
| Wake EC of Information & Biotechnologies | 9-12 | 204 | 17.0 |
Towns near Morrisville
- Cary, NC3.9 mi · 174,721 people · home $580,200
- Apex, NC8.0 mi · 58,780 people · home $576,100
- Durham, NC10.3 mi · 283,506 people · home $392,800
- Raleigh, NC11.1 mi · 467,665 people · home $415,800
- Holly Springs, NC12.7 mi · 41,239 people · home $535,800
- Chapel Hill, NC13.0 mi · 61,960 people · home $613,700
- Fearrington Village, NC13.7 mi · 2,557 people · home $472,600
- Carrboro, NC15.2 mi · 21,295 people · home $539,400
Morrisville questions
Is Morrisville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morrisville scores better for retirees than 24% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 1%. 6.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Morrisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Morrisville is valued at $518,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,396, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,858 a month.
What is the weather like in Morrisville?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 5.2 inches of snow.
Does Morrisville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morrisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 28, 1988. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)