How long is the commute from Morris, IL?
Workers who live in Morris, IL take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Morris get to work
| Means of transportation | Morris | Grundy County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.7 points) | 82.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±2.4 points) | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Morris, the average commute is lower than in Grundy County (26.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morris, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grundy County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grundy County, Morris ranks 26 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2050 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morris
| Vehicles available | Morris | Grundy County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±2.9 points) | 4.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±3.9 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±4.7 points) | 41.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±3.5 points) | 27.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Morris, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Grundy County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Morris
| Morris | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±2.6 points) | 95.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±3.1 points) | 91.8% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Morris, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grundy County (91.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Morris
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | — | 21.5 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Morris Township | 1.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Saratoga Township (Grundy County) | 2.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wauponsee Township | 4.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Erienna Township | 5.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nettle Creek Township | 6.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Goose Lake Township | 6.7 mi | 33.6 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Aux Sable Township | 6.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Lisbon | 7.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Goose Lake Township, IL (33.6 minutes), Aux Sable Township, IL (31.0 minutes), Lisbon, IL (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grundy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Felix Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Mazon Township | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Mazon | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 23 | Saratoga Township (Grundy County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 24 | Carbon Hill | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | Wauponsee Township | 22.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 26 | Morris | 21.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Morris Township | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 28 | Erienna Township | 20.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Goodfarm Township | 17.0 minutes (±6.2) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in Grundy County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Morris
How long is the average commute in Morris?
Workers who live in Morris, IL take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morris without a car?
7.5% of households in Morris have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morris?
11.6% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Morris worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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