Morrisville is booming with many people moving there.
Indian Creek Trailhead in Morrisville is accesable from Town Hall Drive.
Rent a boat at Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville.
Condos above and shops below at Grace Park in Morrisville.
Large front porches define these homes in Morrisville.

Morrisville, NC

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,400

Population

32,508

Renter Mix

56% Rent

Your connection to the Triangle

RTP Location Parks

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

Rent a boat at Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville.

Condos above and shops below at Grace Park in Morrisville.

Large front porches define these homes in Morrisville.

Park West Village in Morrisville offers popular chain stores & restaurants, plus a movie theater.

A pop up pump track sits in a field at Carpenter Park in Southwest Morrisville NC.

Crabtree Creek Nature Park connects Weston with its greenways.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$111,942

Average: $136,517

Education

16,278

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

18,010

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 20% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

9%

Housing Distribution

Morrisville has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Morrisville, NC is $1,398 for a studio, $1,412 for one bedroom, $1,708 for two bedrooms, and $2,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morrisville has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,412/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$2,517/month
1,967 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,095/month
1,744 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Morrisville, NC

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Cedar Fork Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

773 Students

Parkside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

871 Students

Morrisville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

651 Students

Sterling Montessori Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

620 Students

Pleasant Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

583 Students

Sterling Montessori Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

620 Students

Wake EC of Information & Biotechnologies

Public

Grades 9-12

125 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Crabtree County Park
  • William B. Umstead State Park
  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum
  • Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs
  • Lake Johnson Nature Park

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 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.