Morris City Property Records in Illinois

Morris property records generally document ownership, transfers, mortgages, liens, tax assessments, parcel details, and sometimes foreclosure or probate-related interests for real estate in Morris County, New Jersey. Users can access legal property records through Morris County Clerk’s Office, which maintains recorded deeds, mortgages, and other land documents; Morris County Board of Taxation, which provides assessment and tax-related property data; and the applicable Municipal Tax Assessor’s Office for local parcel assessments and ownership information. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures or judgments, may be found through New Jersey Courts, while estate-related property transfers may involve Morris County Surrogate’s Court. These official sources are the best starting points for accurate, legally recognized Morris property record information.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$72,357
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$244,400
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$5,191
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,141 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
57%
Population
Population:
14,775

Morris Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Morris. It groups offenses into violent crimes, which include murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, which include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The data reports 3 murders, 4 robberies, and 32 assaults in the violent crime category. In the property crime category, it reports 221 total property crimes, 20 burglaries, and 12 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show the reported crime counts by offense type for Morris. Readers can use them to see which offense types appear in the local data and how the counts compare across categories. The numbers reflect only the reported incidents included in this data and do not describe every crime that may have occurred in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
4
Burglary
Burglary:
20
Murder
Murder:
3
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
12
Theft
Theft:
189
Assault
Assault:
32
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
7

What Is the Population Profile of Morris

Morris's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic makeup. White residents make up the largest share at 83% (12,332 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 9% (1,402 people) and Two or more races at 4% (641 people). The data also includes Black at 2% (295), Asian at 0.66% (97), American Indian at 0.05% (8), Other Race at 0% (0), and Pacific Islander at 0% (0).

White
83%
12,332
Hispanic
9%
1,402
Two + Races
4%
641
Black
2%
295
Asian
0.66%
97
American Indian
0.05%
8
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Morris, Ratings Compared Across Illinois B

Morris's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from living costs and jobs to schools and access to amenities. The three highest-rated categories are Nightlife (A-), Access to Bars (A-), and Public Schools (B+). Other notable ratings include Commute (B+), Access to Outdoor Activities (B+), and Access to Restaurants (B+), while Walkability (B-), Weather (C+), and Housing (C+) received lower grades. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Morris.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Morris

Morris's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (36%), Some College (17%), and Bachelor Degree (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
36%
Some College
17%
Bachelor Degree
16%
Associate Degree
7%
Masters Degree
7%
Below High School
7%
Doctorate
0.48%

When Were Homes Built

Morris's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (28%), followed by 2000 - Present (24%) and 1960 - 1979 (22%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
28%
2000 - Present
24%
1960 - 1979
22%
Before 1939
17%
1940 - 1959
9%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Morris's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (40%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (30%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
40%
2 Bedrooms
30%
1 Bedroom
13%
4 Bedrooms
13%
No Bedrooms
3%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Morris's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (17%), 45 - 54 (15%), and 55 - 64 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
17%
45 - 54
15%
55 - 64
14%
35 - 44
13%
25 - 34
12%
Under 10
12%
18 - 24
9%
10 - 17
9%

Property Market Trends at Morris

Morris's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $244,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,141 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Morris's dynamic real estate landscape.

Morris Assessor Office

Grundy County Assessor Department

Street:
111 E. Washington Street
City:
Morris
County:
Grundy
State:
IL
Zip Code:
60450
Phone:
815-941-3269
Fax:
815-941-2126
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 4:30PM)

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