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Morris, MN

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It all starts here, with rural tranquility and university culture

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Affordable Active Charming Quaint Welcoming College Town

Situated in West Central Minnesota, Morris is a small town with an agricultural feel and numerous cultural amenities. Home to the historic campus of the University of Minnesota Morris, Morris benefits from a broad range of educational, recreational, and social opportunities provided by the university.

Morris fosters a strong sense of community through a bevy of special events, such as the Stevens County Fair, Prairie Pioneer Days, and the Parade of Lights. Morris residents also gather at the many shops, restaurants, markets, and cafes located around Atlantic Avenue and 5th Street. Outdoor fun abounds along the Pomme de Terre River, where there are abundant options for canoeing, fishing, hiking, and biking.

Should you crave the bustle of a larger city, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Fargo, North Dakota are all about a two-hour drive away from Morris. Convenience to U.S. 59 and Route 9 makes getting around from Morris simple.

Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Morris Area Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

553 Students

7
out of 10

Morris Area Secondary

Public

Grades 7-12

528 Students

8
out of 10

Morris Area Secondary

Public

Grades 7-12

528 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pomme de Terre City Park

Top Apartments in Morris

Houses for Rent in Morris

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.