Chicago · exurban

Morris

Grundy County seat on the Illinois River — charming small downtown, river recreation, and home prices well below $250K. Morris Community HS is the only high school; the community revolves around it. For remote workers and retirees-at-heart who want a genuine small city with character.

small-townriveraffordablerural

6/10

Schools

174 min

To Chicago

$220K

Median home

$4K

Annual tax

Walk score

What stands out

·Illinois River access
·Heritage Harbour Marina
·I-80 (30 min to Joliet)

Nearby towns

Coal City →Minooka →Channahon →Channahon South →Braidwood →Godley / Braidwood Township →

Is Morris right for your family?

Burbia asks how you actually live (schools, commute, budget, walkability) and scores every suburb in the Chicago Area. Morris is one of 280.

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