Morris

Morris was originally settled in 1723 as part of the town of Litchfield referred to as “South Farms”. It was incorporated in 1859 and named after James Morris, an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War born and raised in South Farms. Morris encompasses the majority of Bantam Lake, the largest natural lake in Connecticut.

Population: 2,256

Total Households: 846

Median Household Income: $94,167

Home Ownership Rate: 88.9%

Employment Rate: 61.3%

Average Commute Time: 25.9 mins +/- 3.9

Work From Home Rate: 12.8%

Mill Rate: 18.300

Data is from 2020 Census and town tax records and may have since changed.

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South Farms
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Anderson Road
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