Morrisville
Situated right in the middle of the Research Triangle Region, the town of Morrisville shares a border with both RDU International airport and the Research Triangle Park. Long known as an outstanding business location, the town’s population has surged in recent years—growing from less than 1,500 people in 1990 to more than 26,000 today.
Morrisville, NC Best Places to Live 2020
Nestled in the busy Research Triangle, Morrisville is an enriched, diverse international community.
2021 Best Places to Retire - Morrisville, NC
Morrisville is not just for the young, tech-savvy, it is also a wonderful retirement community.
Morrisville Named 2021 All-America City Award Winner!
Morrisville, NC has been recognized as one of 10 All-America City award winners for 2021. The National Civic League presented this honor to recognize Morrisville's work in inclusive civic engagement to build equity and resilience and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders.
Fast Facts
Population Growth: 26,461 (2017), 43% growth from 2010-2017.
Educational Attainment: 64.8% received their bachelor’s degree or higher.
Median Household Income: $92,769
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Proximity to Key Locations
RDU Airport: 1 Mile
Research Triangle Park: 1 Mile
Downtown Raleigh: 21 Miles
NC State University: 14 Miles
Duke University: 19 Miles
UNC Chapel Hill: 23 Miles
North Carolina Beaches: 2 Hours
North Carolina Mountains: 3 Hours
Key Industries
Technology
Life Sciences
Cleantech
Major Employers
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Channel Advisor
Credit Suisse
FUJIfilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
LabCorp
Lenovo
NetApp
Oracle
PPD
Spectrum
TrailCard Inc
UNC REX Healthcare
Worldwide Clinical Trials
