Morris County

NJ · Pop. 190,988 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Morris County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 190,988.

$/Acre: $29,897

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 459.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index124.8

Median Household Income$51,478

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$29,897

Median Home Price$1469K

Acres for Sale1429

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,876 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)220 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K503

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak