Market insights · New Jersey
Morris County, NJ: growth, migration and housing
Morris County has 524,251 residents, up 3.2% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 12,912 households moved in and 14,166 moved out (-1,254 net), while a net $136.1M of income left. Median household income is $137,326, the median home $582,500 and median rent $1,904 a month.
In New Jersey: 9th of 21 counties for 5-year population growth · 15th of 21 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 3rd of 21 counties for median household income · 3rd of 21 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Morris County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County, NJ | 1,452 | $209.0M |
| Passaic County, NJ | 1,255 | $132.9M |
| Bergen County, NJ | 1,076 | $107.5M |
| Hudson County, NJ | 973 | $189.1M |
| Sussex County, NJ | 774 | $60.2M |
| Union County, NJ | 651 | $114.4M |
| Somerset County, NJ | 538 | $95.5M |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 414 | $47.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Morris County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County, NJ | 926 | $82.8M |
| Essex County, NJ | 828 | $105.8M |
| Hudson County, NJ | 735 | $78.8M |
| Passaic County, NJ | 720 | $57.6M |
| Somerset County, NJ | 674 | $143.5M |
| New York County, NY | 607 | $68.4M |
| Bergen County, NJ | 568 | $59.7M |
| Warren County, NJ | 504 | $39.6M |
BizyFi in Morris County
Fewer than 3 companies in the BizyFi directory are based here. Search them on the company map (company names with a free account), or browse New Jersey companies.
← All New Jersey counties · National rankings
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.