Morrisville

About Morrisville

Morrisville is a small town in central North Carolina midway between the larger cities of Raleigh and Durham. The town is home to a thriving commercial center, well-rated schools and a welcoming residential community, all of which have spawned significant growth in recent decades. It also offers easy access to Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, making it a convenient and attractive option in the North Carolina Research Triangle area.

The History of Morrisville

Morrisville was first established in the mid-19th century and named for land donor Jeremiah Morris. The city's early identity was closely tied to the development of the North Carolina Railroad. Morris provided land to the railroad to establish a depot, water tower and related buildings, and the rail line helped fuel the town's growth.

Morrisville received its town charter in 1875, and ongoing commercial development in the form of retail stores, hotels, sawmills and legal offices soon followed. It remained a very small town through the first half of the 20th century; only about 1,000 people called the area home by 1990. However, population booms in the late 1990s and early 2000s led to major growth and expansion such that the population in Morrisville jumped to nearly 25,000 by 2015.

Jobs in Morrisville

Morrisville and surrounding Wake County share a thriving economy, with a large variety of businesses. Providing more than 40,000 jobs, the state of North Carolina and the Wake County Public School System are the largest employers in the county. Information technology and business services companies IBM, Cisco Systems and SAS Institute also provide many jobs, alongside health care providers WakeMed Health and Hospitals and Rex Healthcare. Both Lenovo and Oracle have established their headquarters in Morrisville, and many businesses are attracted to Morrisville due to its proximity to the Research Triangle.

With the cities of Durham and Raleigh both about 20 minutes away, you can also easily commute to the larger metropolitan areas for work. There you'll find even more job options spanning a wide range of industries.

Morrisville Schools

Students living in Morrisville enroll in the Wake County Public School System. In addition to going to traditional elementary, middle and high schools, students can attend the district's academies for specialized instruction or their alternative campuses. There are also a few private schools, including Montessori and faith-based options, in Morrisville.

Resources for Moving to Morrisville

Here's some helpful information for planning your move to Morrisville:

• Utilities: Duke Energy and the Cary water department are the primary utility providers in Morrisville.
• Garbage and Recycling: Most single-family homes in Morrisville are on a curbside collection schedule that's based on location.
• Transportation: The GoTriangle bus offers public transit through Morrisville, providing convenient access to many major parts of the North Carolina Research Triangle.

Morrisville Housing

You can find some of the most affordable houses in Morrisville on the southern edge of the city, especially on the north side of Prestonwood Country Club. The town's more luxurious options are on the eastern edge of town and on the east side of Prestonwood Country Club.