The Town FilesMorgan, Vermont
Town in Orleans County · population 638 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $311,300
- Household income
- $91,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 115 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.9
Morgan is a town of 638 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $311,300, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks quieter than 90% of Vermont towns.
How Morgan ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morgan is worth $311,300, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $91,250, which is more affordable than 65% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,112 a month. 84.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morgan | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,300 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,112 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $91,250 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 84.8% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 48.7% | — |
Who lives in Morgan
| People | Morgan | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 14.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.4% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 89.3% |
Weather in Morgan
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 3.4°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 114.9 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Morgan since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 10, 2007.
Severe weather in Orleans County since 1996
Orleans County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Flood | DR-4826: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Orleans County
Orleans County had 10,532 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,363 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Morgan itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Morgan
- Charleston, VT4.5 mi · 1,021 people · home $238,000
- Holland, VT5.7 mi · 632 people · home $209,400
- Island Pond, VT6.3 mi · 750 people · home $145,800
- Brighton, VT7.7 mi · 1,157 people · home $163,900
- Brownington, VT10.2 mi · 1,042 people · home $193,800
- Derby, VT10.3 mi · 4,579 people · home $225,000
- Derby Center, VT10.4 mi · 635 people · home $196,600
- Derby Line, VT10.8 mi · 687 people · home $201,000
Morgan questions
Is Morgan, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morgan scores better for retirees than 39% of Vermont towns and quieter than 90%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Morgan?
The median owner-occupied home in Morgan is valued at $311,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,250, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,112 a month.
What is the weather like in Morgan?
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 3.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 114.9 inches of snow.
Does Morgan get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Morgan in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)