Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill offers visitors and residents wide open spaces and award winning vineyards and wineries

Welcome to morgan hill, CA

Once a quiet agricultural valley of orchards and small towns and anchored by the indistinct processing and shipping point of San Jose, the area has completely transformed over a period of forty years into an economic and technology powerhouse and cultural crossroads between America and Asia.

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morgan hill: luxurious homes amidst sprawling vistas

If you love luxury and class, you’ll love Morgan Hill! Rated as one of the most expensive places to live in the United States according to Forbes, Morgan Hill is known for its beautiful residences which are inhabited by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, located in the center of Santa Clara County. Morgan Hill’s history is as long as it is interesting. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the Spanish would colonize the area in the late 1700s. Following Mexico’s independence, the area became a ranch, where it was eventually inherited by Diana Murphy and her husband, Miram Morgan Hill. They would eventually choose to liquidate most of their ranch, which led to the sale of many parcels of land to various developers. Those who would come to live here referred to the area as “Morgan Hill’s Ranch”, which was eventually shortened to “Morgan Hill”. Nowadays, Morgan Hill is the very essence of affluence, and is home to some of the best and brightest of America’s boisterous tech industry.

The beautiful tree and grass-covered hills surrounding Morgan Hill contain numerous award-winning wineries, pick-your-own farms, lakes, golf courses, numerous hiking trails and vast open space. The recreational facilities attract 1.2 million visitors annually. Watch the annual Tarantula migration at Henry W. Coe State Park, set up camp in Coyote-Lake Harvey Bear Ranch Park, or simply go for a cool dip at the state-of-the-art Morgan Hill Aquatic Center. Morgan Hill’s Outdoor Sports Center is an ideal location for your next turf sport tournament. You can visit dozens of award-winning wineries via the new Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail, which provides not only fantastic wines, but memorable locations for weddings and celebrations.

You will find that Downtown Morgan Hill is the South Silicon Valley culinary and entertainment mecca with more than 30 restaurants offering diners wonderful selections for any palate. The historic downtown offers charming boutiques, public art displays, year-round Farmers’ Market and special events and festivals that attract 250,000 visitors each year. Popular events such as the Mushroom Mardi Gras, the Fourth of July Parade and the Taste of Morgan Hill are family favorites. You can find art walks, brew crawls and wine strolls throughout the year.

There’s so much to do you might want to make it a weekend! Stay at one of our clean and comfortable hotels.

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morgan hill REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS

Those planning on living in Morgan Hill, CA should know that the cost of living here is about 88% higher than the national average. Housing prices account for the vast majority of this increased cost, with housing costs being 221% more expensive than the national average according to Payscale, and an average home here costing you an average of $799,100. Additionally, groceries will cost you 48% more than the national average, transportation 21% more, and utilities 8% more. Renting in Morgan Hill is also heavy on the wallet, with the average rent in the area being $2,945.

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the people and lifestyle

Morgan Hill has a population of 43,786, which is spread out amongst the 12 miles the town takes up at a distribution of around 3,400 residents per square mile. Even though Morgan Hill’s affluence might initially lead you to believe the town to have a very old population, this community’s average age is only 38.6, which is relatively young for towns with similar average incomes. Demographically, Morgan Hill is very diverse, with a majority Caucasian population (49%), as well as significant Hispanic and Asian populations (33% and 12% respectively).

Morgan Hill’s zip code is 95037, and its area codes are 408 and 669.

Want to begin your journey in moving to Morgan Hill, but wondering if Morgan Hill is safe? Don’t worry, because Morgan Hill’s crime rate is 33% below the national average! You can expect little to no violent crime, with rates being 70% below the national average, as well as a lowered rate of property crime, at 27% below the national average. Rest assured, Morgan Hill is a safe place to live!

Morgan Hill Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California. The top ranked public schools in Morgan Hill Unified School District are Charter School Of Morgan Hill, Nordstrom Elementary School and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy.

insider tips

Whether you live, work, or just visiting, Morgan Hill offers so much in terms of relaxation and recreation. Much of your stress will simply float away when you find yourself not dealing with traffic congestion on a daily basis but instead marching to a slower rhythm and breathing in the fresh air.

Due to California’s year-round Mediterranean climate, inhabitants of Morgan Hill should indulge in the many outdoor activities available in Morgan Hill. Some of the more notable are:

  • Uvas Canyon Park
  • Henry W. Coe State Park
  • Coyote Valley Sporting Clay
  • Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market
  • Guglielmo Winery
  • Andy’s Orchard
  • Sycamore Creek Vineyards
  • Morgan Hill Cellars
  • Downtown Pop Up Park 2.0
  • Coyote Valley Open Space Reserve

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Ernie Martinez is one of the leading real estate agent in the Bay Area and has helped numerous buyers find their dream home, resulting in dozens of satisfied clients over the last 8 years.

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