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Morrisville

Pop. 1,082·77th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,678/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.0%
vs US Median
-$287
Falling (Monthly)
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Morrisville · $1,678
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,678/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$64,306/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Morrisville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,136/yr
At $1,678/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Morrisville, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,082
Median income
$64,306
Median age
38.6
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
18.9%
26.9%
17.2%
19.8%
17.3%
Under 1818.9%
18–3426.9%
35–5417.2%
55–6419.8%
65+17.3%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
24.2%
White70.8%
Black2.6%
Asian2.1%
Other24.2%
Education (25+)
17.1%
21%
32%
29.8%
No HS diploma17.1%
HS diploma21%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Morrisville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,536 → $64,306
up 58.6%
Population
1,168 → 1,082
down 7.4%
Renter share
33.1% → 47.3%
+14.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 29.8%
+3.0 pts
Median age
51.1 → 38.6
-12.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $40,536 to $64,306 across the same window, up 58.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 7.4% since 2021, moving from about 1,168 residents to roughly 1,082. Renters now make up 47.3% of households, compared with 33.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.8% of adults here, versus 26.8% in 2021.

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At $1,678/mo, how Morrisville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Morrisville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Morrisville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Morrisville, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Morrisville is $1,678/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,330/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($64,306/yr), Morrisville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Morrisville an affordable city for renters?

Morrisville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,678/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($64,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Morrisville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Morrisville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,678/mo in Morrisville. The local median household income is $64,306/yr, meaning the typical Morrisville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Morrisville?

Rent in Morrisville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Morrisville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Morrisville is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #77 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,678/mo.

What percentage of Morrisville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of Morrisville households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. Morrisville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Morrisville rent compare to the national average?

Morrisville's median rent of $1,678/mo is $287 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #77 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,678/mo, rent takes ~31% of Morrisville's median household income ($64,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Morrisville 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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