Cost of Living in Morris, IL
Population 14,775 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Morris a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $244,000.
Geographically, Morris sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Joliet. Housing prices track closely with Joliet's $249,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Morris
The median home value in Morris is $244,400 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,141/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,357/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Morris has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Morris, IL?
Morris has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.
What is average rent in Morris, IL?
The median gross rent in Morris is $1,141 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Morris?
The median home value in Morris is $244,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Morris?
The median household income in Morris is $72,357 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Morris, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Morris is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Morris, IL affordable?
Yes, Morris is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.
Morris at a Glance
- Population
- 14,775
- Median Income
- $72,357
- Home Value
- $244,400
- Median Rent
- $1,141/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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