Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Morris Plains
Morris Plains, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,458
Population
6,702
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Come home to a small town outside the bustling city
Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Luxurious
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Quaint
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Bordering Morristown and Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris Plains is a predominantly residential suburb in northeastern New Jersey. Many Morris Plains residents commute to work in New York City via the Morristown Line of NJ Transit and Interstates 80 and 287. Despite its close proximity to New York City, Morris Plains presents a small-town lifestyle with access to numerous outdoor amenities and a walkable, historic downtown area. Morris Plains residents have the option to go swimming in Idlewild Pool, stroll through Central Park of Morris County, hike the scenic trails in Mountain Way, or go fishing at Lake Parsippany. An array of restaurants and specialty shops in Morris Plains’ quaint downtown area offer residents a personalized experience in a lush, tree-filled environment as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$133,221
Average: $158,417
Education
3,457
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,652
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morris Plains has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Morris Plains, NJ is $1,513 for a studio, $2,459 for one bedroom, $3,106 for two bedrooms, and $3,608 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morris Plains has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,459/month
645 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,055/month
480 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,930/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Morris Plains, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
411 Students
Public
Grades K-8
376 Students
Mountview Road Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
248 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
349 Students
Mountain Way Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
198 Students
Public
Grades K-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
998 Students
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Historic Speedwell
- Willowwood Arboretum
- Patriot's Path
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum
- Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.