The Town FilesMorristown, Vermont
Town in Lamoille County · population 5,434 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $298,600
- Household income
- $66,273
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 139 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 47.8
Morristown is a town of 5,434 people in Lamoille County, Vermont. The median home is worth $298,600, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Vermont towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Vermont towns, more vibrant than 86% of Vermont towns.
How Morristown ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morristown is worth $298,600, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $66,273, which is more affordable than 19% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,214 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morristown | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,600 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,214 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $66,273 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Morristown
| People | Morristown | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 89.3% |
Weather in Morristown
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 5.0°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 139.3 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Morristown since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Lamoille County since 1996
Lamoille County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Flood | DR-4816: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lamoille County
Lamoille County had 12,436 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,777 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Morristown itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Towns near Morristown
- Stowe, VT5.2 mi · 5,223 people · home $647,800
- Hyde Park, VT6.4 mi · 3,020 people · home $198,400
- Johnson, VT7.4 mi · 3,491 people · home $169,400
- Cambridge, VT10.1 mi · 3,839 people · home $343,000
- Underhill, VT11.9 mi · 3,129 people · home $446,000
- Waterbury, VT12.0 mi · 5,331 people · home $447,200
- Hardwick, VT14.6 mi · 2,920 people · home $184,700
- Jericho, VT16.8 mi · 5,104 people · home $493,100
Morristown questions
Is Morristown, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morristown scores better for retirees than 65% of Vermont towns and quieter than 19%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Morristown?
The median owner-occupied home in Morristown is valued at $298,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,273, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,214 a month.
What is the weather like in Morristown?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 5.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 139.3 inches of snow.
Does Morristown get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Morristown in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)