Morristown Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$582 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$646 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 15
Feb 2 15 18
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 3 5 35
Dec 3 15 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Morristown Central School
3 miles, N · 2.8star
Red Oak School
6 miles, SE

Colleges

St Lawrence University
23 miles, E · 3.2star
Clarkson University
32 miles, E · 4.6star
SUNY College at Potsdam
33 miles, E · 2.3star

Hospitals

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
12 miles, NE · 4.1star
Gouverneur Hospital
16 miles, S · 4.1star

Airports

Watertown International Airport
42 miles, SW · 1star