Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Morris, IL
$369,900Median listing price
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About Morris
The Grundy County seat (about 14,200 residents in 2020) on the Illinois River, with one of the nicest small downtowns in the outer suburbs — historic brick storefronts along Liberty and Main Streets. Housing mixes Victorian-era homes, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions at moderate prices ($369,900 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Morris
The median listing price in Morris is $369,900.
Top places in Morris
- Downtown Morris (Liberty/Main Streets, photo subject)
- Grundy County Courthouse
- Gebhard Woods State Park
- Stratton Park (Illinois River)
- Goold Park
- Illinois River from the riverfront
- Morris Theatre (historic)
Commuting from Morris
- No in-town Metra station and no Amtrak stop. The nearest Metra stations are at Joliet Transportation Center, roughly 25–30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-80; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Morris FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Morris, IL?
The median listing price in Morris is $369,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Morris, IL?
No in-town Metra station and no Amtrak stop. The nearest Metra stations are at Joliet Transportation Center, roughly 25–30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-80; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.