Apartments for rent in Morgan Hill, CA

The small city of Morgan Hill, California is home to just under 42,000 residents. The city's residents, at an average age of just over 37, skew younger than most cities in California. Only 28% of residents rent in Morgan Hill, as home ownership is common in the city. With an average rent of $1,657 per month, exceeding the state average, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Morgan Hill has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (26%) compared to the national average (21%). Many Morgan Hill residents work in one of three industries: retail, manufacturing, and scientific. Combined, these industries account for 19% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of the city's population works in management, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $115,000, Morgan Hill workers take home more than the average California resident. Morgan Hill's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 38 minutes, slower than most cities in California, Morgan Hill residents find that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the typical means of commuting to work, opted for by 42% of residents, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.