The Town FilesMorrisville, Vermont
Village in Lamoille County · population 2,086 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,300
- Household income
- $68,240
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 166 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.3
Morrisville is a village of 2,086 people in Lamoille County, Vermont. The median home is worth $276,300, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Vermont towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Vermont towns, more vibrant than 86% of Vermont towns.
How Morrisville 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 Morrisville is worth $276,300, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $68,240, which is more affordable than 37% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,289 a month. 52.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morrisville | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,300 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,289 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $68,240 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 52.5% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Morrisville
| People | Morrisville | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.3% |
Weather in Morrisville
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 5.0°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 166.4 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Morrisville since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 5, 2010 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Lamoille County since 1996
Lamoille County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Flood | DR-4816: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 Lamoille County
Lamoille County had 12,436 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,777 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Morrisville itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Morrisville
3 public schools with 815 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Elementary School | PK-4 | 310 | 14.8 |
| Peoples Academy | 9-12 | 267 | 12.1 |
| Peoples Academy Middle School | 5-8 | 238 | 9.9 |
Towns near Morrisville
- Morristown, VT2.7 mi · 5,434 people · home $298,600
- Hyde Park, VT4.7 mi · 3,020 people · home $198,400
- Elmore, VT6.1 mi · 886 people · home $315,800
- Johnson, VT7.0 mi · 1,332 people · home —
- Wolcott, VT7.1 mi · 1,670 people · home $221,300
- Stowe, VT7.5 mi · 5,223 people · home $647,800
- Stowe, VT7.7 mi · 616 people · home $353,400
- Johnson, VT7.9 mi · 3,491 people · home $169,400
Morrisville questions
Is Morrisville, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morrisville scores better for retirees than 65% of Vermont towns and quieter than 19%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Morrisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Morrisville is valued at $276,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,240, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,289 a month.
What is the weather like in Morrisville?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 5.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 166.4 inches of snow.
Does Morrisville get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Morrisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 5, 2010. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- 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)