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.

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6/10

Schools

174 min

To Chicago

$220K

Median home

$5K

Annual tax

Walk score

14,491

Population

39.5

Median age

$74K

Median income

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 →

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