Morristown City Property Records in New Jersey

Morristown is the county seat of Morris County, New Jersey, so many of its public land records are held close to home. Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Morris County Clerk's Office, which offers online search for recorded instruments.

The Town of Morristown Tax Assessor keeps property assessment records, and the Morristown Tax Collector provides tax billing information. Appeals of assessments are heard by the Morris County Board of Taxation. The New Jersey Division of Taxation also publishes statewide MOD-IV property tax data.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$115,409
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$552,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$10,000
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$2,171 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
36%
Population
Population:
20,256

Morristown Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Morristown, showing the number of incidents recorded for several types of offenses. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robberies, and assaults, along with property crimes such as total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

Morristown recorded 0 murders, 12 robberies, and 36 assaults. Property crimes totaled 169, including 7 burglaries and 16 motor vehicle thefts.

The data is organized by offense type, so users can see how often each kind of reported crime appears in Morristown. These counts can help users compare violent crime with property crime in the city, but they describe only the incidents included in this data.

Robberies
Robberies:
12
Burglary
Burglary:
7
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
16
Theft
Theft:
146
Assault
Assault:
36
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
8

What Is the Population Profile of Morristown

Morristown's race and ethnicity data shows the city's population by racial and ethnic group, with counts and percentages. The three largest groups are White (53%, 10,658 residents), Hispanic (29%, 5,930 residents), and Black (9%, 1,859 residents). The data also includes Asian, Two + Races, American Indian, Other Race, and Pacific Islander.

White
53%
10,658
Hispanic
29%
5,930
Black
9%
1,859
Asian
5%
952
Two + Races
4%
821
American Indian
0.16%
32
Other Race
0.02%
4
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Morristown, Ratings Compared Across New Jersey A

The ratings in this section cover different aspects of life in Morristown. The highest-rated categories are Good for Young Professionals (A+), Public Schools (A), and Health & Fitness (A). Other notable ratings include Commute (A-), Jobs (B-), and Cost of Living (C). These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A+
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
A-

How Educated Is Morristown

Morristown's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (33%), High School (19%), and Masters Degree (17%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
33%
High School
19%
Masters Degree
17%
Below High School
10%
Some College
7%
Associate Degree
4%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Morristown's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (22%), followed by Before 1939 (22%) and 1960 - 1979 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
22%
2000 - Present
22%
1960 - 1979
21%
1940 - 1959
19%
1980 - 1999
16%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Morristown's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (31%), followed by 1 Bedroom (31%) and 3 Bedrooms (20%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

1 Bedroom
31%
2 Bedrooms
31%
3 Bedrooms
20%
4 Bedrooms
10%
No Bedrooms
6%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

Morristown's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (25%), 65 Plus (14%), and 35 - 44 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
25%
65 Plus
14%
35 - 44
13%
55 - 64
11%
45 - 54
10%
18 - 24
10%
Under 10
9%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Morristown

Morristown's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $552,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,171 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Morristown's dynamic real estate landscape.

Morristown Assessor Office

Morris County Board of Taxation office

Street:
30 Schuyler Place
City:
Morristown
County:
Morris
State:
NJ
Zip Code:
07960
Phone:
973-285-6707
Fax:
973-993-9618
Email:
-
Hours:
Monday-Friday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

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