SpringfieldHSDelcoPennsylvania, 2005
Morton’s story
160 years in pictures
Census counts: 327 in 1880, 2,778 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 6 maps from 1894 on.
- 1866Morton is settled
Photo: Coemgenus · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,768
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$364K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
42.0
years
Jobs based here
1,289
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#490 of 1032 in PA
What should you know before moving to Morton?
Morton's standout: few places in the country are easier to get around without a car. Overall it grades B+, 490th among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns. Its schools rank ahead of 97% of Pennsylvania towns and natural-hazard risk is low. Morton’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. On history, just 93 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do worse. Morton's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 80% of U.S. towns.
What makes Morton stand out
Where Morton beats most towns.
How Morton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Morton is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 16.4 of 20; 5.5% of households have no carA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 4% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsA+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & income1,289 jobs based hereBOpen →SafetyC+Open →HealthMercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald 3.3 miles awayC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC+Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life2.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 236 attractions →USS New Jersey and 173 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Morton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw11 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw9 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw10 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw9 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
7 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Morton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morton, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Main System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDelaware County Bureau of ElectionsDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code1907019070 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Morton.
Morton is healthier than towns with similar incomes, trades workers with Philadelphia and other neighbors and is safe by national standards but not by Pennsylvania’s.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in Morton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Morton.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
15
paid flood claims since 1983
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
Morton’s typical home value is about $364K
The median property tax bill is $5,953, against $3,311 across Pennsylvania, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Morton home is worth about $364,000, up 1.7% in a year, 27% above the Pennsylvania typical home. 59% of Morton households own their home.
$364KZillow home value
| Morton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,257 a month | $1,114 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Morton$364K
Pennsylvania$287K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide). 35% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Morton.
42median age · PA 40.9
| Morton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 42 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 21% | 18% |
MortonPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Morton | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 22.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.4% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.9% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.5% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.6% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Morton
Morton has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Morton is 87°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring43–64°
Summer66–85°
Fall48–67°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Morton
Morton has about as many jobs (1,289) as working residents, but only 57 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Morton for work: only 4% work in town. Morton’s median household income is $62,000. The top destinations are Philadelphia (25%), Springfield Township (5%) and Lower Merion Township (4%).
4%work in town
| Morton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Morton4%
Philadelphia25%
Springfield Township5%
Lower Merion Township4%
Upper Merion Township4%
9 mi
median commute distance
1,289
jobs based in Morton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyC+
Morton reports more crime per resident than 60% of U.S. towns
At 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 80% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns.
40%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Morton1.4
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Morton21.8
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
40th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
20th
percentile among PA towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
61
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthC+
Health in Morton trails 59% of U.S. towns
Against the 9,301 U.S. towns with household incomes like Morton’s, it is healthier than 62%, so its C+ isn’t only a matter of income.
Morton beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
41%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Morton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Morton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| More smokers | 18.3% | 15.8% |
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
3.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
27th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morton
18pages on Morton
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 97% of PA districtsSafetyC+1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than PA on 1 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC$364K typical home · up 1.7% in a yearWork & commuteB$62K median household income · 1,289 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 4% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
36 within 15 miles of the center of Morton
Swarthmore CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Swarthmore1.5 mi$65,494 tuitionDelaware County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Media5.2 mi$6,930 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BrandywineUniversity or college · Public · Media6.6 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Morton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Morton
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Morton is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,778 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1866
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- ZIP code
- 19070
Morton’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Morton.
Springfield TownshipRidley TownshipMorton
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | #490 | B+ | C | C+ | A+ | C+ |
| Springfield Township | #228 | A | C− | C | A+ | A |
| Ridley Township | #480 | B+ | C | B | C+ | B+ |
Questions about Morton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morton, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Morton grades B+ overall, better than 67% of U.S. towns and #490 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades C+ for health, C+ for safety and A+ for schools.
Is Morton, PA safe?
Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Morton sits nearer the middle.
Is Morton, PA expensive?
That is 4 years of the area's median household income ($91,289 across the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.