Living in Morris, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morris · Census data 2020–2024
Morris has 14,898 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $76,711 (8% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $247,400, the median rent is $1,132/month.
Morris at a glance
- Population
- 14,898
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,711State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $247,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Morris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Morris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morris the median home value is $247,400, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,825 a month in housing costs.
Morris median household income
The median household income in Morris is $76,711 and the income per person is $40,179. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Morris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,566
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.25
Morris demographics
- Population
- 14,898
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 6,484
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morris ›
Education in Morris
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morris
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Morris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 14,898 | $76,711 | $247,400 | $1,132 |
| Lisbon | 373 | $99,375 | $231,300 | $963 |
| Carbon Hill | 441 | $103,125 | $238,600 | $1,271 |
| Channahon | 13,927 | $119,494 | $327,900 | $1,708 |
| Minooka | 12,891 | $115,445 | $315,600 | $1,552 |
| Mazon | 1,401 | $73,750 | $207,700 | $1,009 |
| Coal City | 5,317 | $72,857 | $201,600 | $1,123 |
| Plattville | 225 | $113,750 | $309,100 | — |
| Diamond | 2,984 | $73,201 | $220,200 | $1,357 |
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What is the median household income in Morris, IL?
The median household income in Morris is $76,711, 8% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Morris?
The median home value in Morris is $247,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Morris?
The median gross rent in Morris is $1,132 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Morris, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Morris?
The median age in Morris is 40.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Morris?
The average commute to work in Morris is 22 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morris?
The unemployment rate in Morris is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morris?
23.6% of adults in Morris have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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