C+

Morris, GA

Source:

Affordability Score: 60/100

Population: 321 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Morris, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 321 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (60/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $48,077, median home value of $85,600, median rent of per month, and 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $973 per month (studio $765, 1BR $770, 3BR $1,217, 4BR $1,395). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $5,642 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Morris, GA include housing. Pressure points are income. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$48,077
Median household income
Education D
27.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.8x
Home value $85,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$5,642/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$48,077
▼ 22% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,713
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$85,600
▼ 69% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
61.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$765
1BR
$770
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,217
4BR
$1,395

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
▼ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
44.1%
Median Age
64.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$5,642/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,304/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,304/yr
School-Age (Center)
$2,860/yr

What This Means

Morris, GA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 321. This area performs well in housing. Challenges include income. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

Nearby City Dashboards

Explore Morris ZIP Codes
View all 1 ZIP codes with demographics and individual scorecards
View ZIPs →

What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Morris, GA affordable?
Morris, GA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $48,077. Median home value is $85,600.
What is the cost of living in Morris?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $5,642/yr. Median home value $85,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →