Morrisville, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Morrisville is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 31,703, part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $478,096. Median household income is $114,075.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 31,703 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $478,096 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $114,075 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.4 minutes
  • Part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

31,703

Source: Census ACS

$478,096

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$114,075

Source: Census ACS

21.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

121 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wake County (county-level results)

62%
36%
Democrat 402,984
Republican 236,735
Leans D+25.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 58/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.7

Location

Morrisville, NC (35.8344, -78.8466)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.