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A borough of 2,773 people in Pennsylvania
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About Morton

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1866Established
2,778Population
0.4 sq miArea
141 ftElevation

Morton is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,778 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Morton

Housing in Morton

$368K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Morton home is worth about $368,000, up 1.5% in a year, 27% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Morton

C+

Safety Grade C+

Morton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 58% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Morton 1.4
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Morton 21.8
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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Health in Morton

Compared with Pennsylvania

≈Just like Pennsylvania

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Morton tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy FitzgeraldDarby · 3.3 mi · ER
Fairmount Primary Care Center at Sharon Hill-Delaware CountySharon Hill · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Morton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Morton →

Natural hazards in Morton

4
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🥶 Cold waves
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