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Morrisville, NC

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Morrisville, NC

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 72
Population30,471
Foreign Born20.8%
Population Density3,322people per mi²
Median Age34.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

160/100

60% above national average

C+

The Real Cost of Living in Morrisville, North Carolina

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$54k
Comfortable $94k$138k
Luxury $165k+$256k+
Elite (Top 5%) $194k+$301k+
Affordability Ratio

91%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean97%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
8
Poor
0
Negative
2

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

RDU — Raleigh–Durham International

3.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Morrisville, NC

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 5.6 mi
Camping5Nearest 3.3 mi
Marina2Nearest 5.9 mi
Winery0Nearest 10.8 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 1 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 3.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$125k
67% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$903k
38% above US avg
College Educated
73.9%
111% above US avg
WFH
34.0%
138% above US avg
Homeownership
48.8%
25% below US avg
Median Home
$482k
71% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+18.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−3.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.15 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.69 / 1k Residents70% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+41.3%
Burglary
1.83 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
19.88 / 1k Residents68% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.23 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+23Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Morrisville, North Carolina
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.9% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season240 days328 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.1"
Elevation335 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,322/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Hail, Hurricane
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 491 mi · coast 123 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$299.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDurham284k people are 11 mi away
Nearest Major AirportRDU3.8 mi away
Distance to State Capital12 miRaleigh, NC
Nearest Prison11 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T16:52:22.000Z

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