At a Glance
Median Income
$72,357
$39,035 per capita
Home Value
$244,400
Zillow: $303,098
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
113/100K
1,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Morris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morris residents earn a median household income of $72,357 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,035. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morris is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,098. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Morris reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,883/100K. The murder rate is 6.6/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,775
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,357
Per Capita$39,035
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,400
Rent$1,141
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$303,098
Housing Units6,343
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent113/100K
Property1,883/100K
Murder6.6/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary146/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Morris was founded in 1842.
The median home in Morris was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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