There are 20 independent living communities near Morris Plains, New Jersey. The daily costs of independent living in New Jersey range from $37 up to $171, with a median cost running approximately $100. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,986 and ranges between $1,104 and $5,115. Yearly, the average cost is about $35,838, which is higher than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Morris Plains range between $1,804 per month and $5,528 per month. The median cost is $3,823 per month, or around $45,870 yearly.
Morris Plains is a small city in Morris County in New Jersey. It is part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area contains 5,372,907 residents, there are 19,564 residing within the city itself. The senior community makes up approximately 28% of the overall population.
Morris Plains has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a mean per capita income of $51,000. The mean household income is $107,000 versus an average of $84,000 for the entire state of New Jersey. The current unemployment rate is about 6.14% and the mean housing price is $676,500, which is higher than the state average of $547,500.
Morris Plains has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives very large amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Morris Plains has a very low rate of crime, moderate water quality ratings, and above average air quality ratings.