Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
9%
Morrisville, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,410
Population
32,508
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Your connection to the Triangle
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Location
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Located in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, Morrisville combines residential comfort with professional opportunities. Positioned between Raleigh and Durham, the town offers easy access to Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The rental market includes apartments and townhomes, with current average rents showing one-bedroom units at $1,404 and two-bedroom homes at $1,697. Many communities feature amenities such as fitness facilities, walking paths, and swimming pools.
Morrisville maintains eight public parks, including Crabtree Creek Nature Park, a 34-acre wooded sanctuary, and the Indian Creek Greenway's 1.8-mile trail system. The community celebrates its cultural diversity through various festivals and events throughout the year. The local economy benefits from major employers including Lenovo, Oracle, and numerous research organizations. Residents can explore local history at the Morrisville Station site, a significant Civil War landmark. Church Street Park features recreational facilities including a cricket field, adding to the town's recreational offerings.
Explore the City
Condos above and shops below at Grace Park in Morrisville.
Church Street Park in Morrisville is a destination for cricket and tennis players.
Rent a boat at Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville.
Indian Creek Trailhead in Morrisville is accesable from Town Hall Drive.
Park West Village in Morrisville offers popular chain stores & restaurants, plus a movie theater.
Large front porches define these homes in Morrisville.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$111,942
Average: $136,517
Education
16,278
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,010
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morrisville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Morrisville, NC is $1,425 for a studio, $1,412 for one bedroom, $1,710 for two bedrooms, and $2,180 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morrisville has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,412/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$2,362/month
1,931 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,943/month
1,695 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Morrisville, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
773 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
773 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
679 Students
Public
Grades K-5
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
620 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
620 Students
Wake EC of Information & Biotechnologies
Public
Grades 9-12
125 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Crabtree County Park
- William B. Umstead State Park
- J.C. Raulston Arboretum
- Lake Johnson Nature Park
- Shelley Lake
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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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 June 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.