Morton
Morton
About the neighborhood
Morton in Knox County offers a peaceful and serene setting with generally low levels of traffic noise. The township primarily consists of charming single detached homes, many with four or more bedrooms, reflecting a classic design from its mid-20th century development. Residents benefit from a quiet ambience that enhances daily living. While the area is surrounded by gently rolling hills, the natural landscape adds to its scenic beauty. Convenience is supported by a selection of grocery stores nearby, and the broader community provides access to essential primary education. Morton presents a tranquil environment ideal for comfortable living.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Morton is very car friendly. Biking is difficult in Morton because the terrain is not especially flat, and the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not very convenient for residents in this area because very few common errands can be run without a vehicle.
Services
Property owners in this township usually have to rely on a vehicle to access the nearest grocery store. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants. When it comes to education, it can be very difficult to travel to high schools and primary schools from homes for sale in Morton.
Character
The character of Morton is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Morton is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.4
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.6
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $32,710
- Median Household Income
- $91,167
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44.4%
- 0 to 4
- 2.7%
- 5 to 9
- 0.0%
- 10 to 14
- 9.3%
- 15 to 19
- 8.2%
- 20 to 24
- 18.6%
- 25 to 29
- 0.0%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 1.6%
- 40 to 44
- 14.8%
- 45 to 49
- 9.3%
- 50 to 54
- 0.0%
- 55 to 59
- 11.5%
- 60 to 64
- 15.8%
- 65 to 69
- 0.0%
- 70 to 74
- 0.0%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 2.7%
- 85 and over
- 5.5%
Education Level
- 4.5% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 45.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 6.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 11.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 32.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.5%
- High School
- 45.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 6.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32.1%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 87.5% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 87.5%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 12.5%
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