Living in Morris, CT
Morris is a Litchfield County town on the south shore of Bantam Lake, centered on the junction of Routes 63 and 109, with White Flower Farm and Camp Columbia State Park.
Morris at a glance
- Median sale price
- $661,250−0.9% vs last year 28 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 19.41 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$9,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 2,290 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 17.4 sq mi 132 per sq mi
What it is like in Morris
Morris is in central Litchfield County, directly south of the town of Litchfield. It covers 17.36 square miles of land and had a population of 2,290 in the figures used for this guide.
The area was part of Litchfield, known as South Farms, until it became a separate parish in 1767. Morris was incorporated as a town in 1859 and is named for James Morris, who founded the Morris Academy, which opened in 1790. Farming dominated the economy through the 1800s.
Bantam Lake, about 947 acres, is the largest natural lake in Connecticut and borders the town on its north side. The main communities are Lakeside, Morris Center, West Morris and East Morris. Morris borders Litchfield, Bethlehem, Washington, Thomaston and Watertown.
Morris has Memorial Park, No Mans Land Swamp and Camp Columbia State Park. About half of the roughly 4,000-acre White Memorial Conservation Center is in Morris, and the Mattatuck Trail passes through that area. The town also runs a town beach on Bantam Lake, with passes sold online through the town.
White Flower Farm at 167 Litchfield Road has a retail store and display gardens that are open seasonally and hold garden talks. Penny Farthing Tea Room & Bakery at Routes 63 and 109 serves tea and baked goods Thursday through Sunday. West Shore Seafood on Bantam Lake Road is a seafood market and eatery, and the Restaurant at Winvian Farm takes reservations on Alain White Road. The Morris Historical Society and the Morris Reading Room hold local history resources.
Getting around from Morris
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 60 min | 36 |
| New Haven | 65 min | 38 |
| Stamford | 100 min | 67 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 142 min | 98 |
| Boston | 183 min | 137 |
| Providence | 160 min | 111 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 85 min | 51 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 109 runs east-west through the center of Morris, Route 63 runs north-south through East Morris, and Route 61 heads south toward Bethlehem. Route 209, also called Bantam Lake Road, follows the western shore of the lake. U.S. Route 202 crosses the northwest corner of town.
Drive times are 60 minutes (36 miles) to Hartford, 65 minutes (38 miles) to New Haven and 100 minutes (67 miles) to Stamford. Midtown Manhattan is 142 minutes (98 miles) away and Bradley Airport is 85 minutes (51 miles). The Northwestern Connecticut Transit District is listed on the town website; the town site gives no routes.
Schools in Morris
2 public schools in Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- James Morris
Other 1
- James Morris School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20 on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Morris
Open Morris in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Tea room and bakery at Routes 63 and 109 serving tea, scones, pastries, sandwiches and afternoon tea, open Thursday to Sunday.
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Restaurant at a cottage resort, serving seasonal dishes made partly with produce from the property's own garden, by reservation.
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Seafood market and eatery serving lobster rolls and fried clams, with a bar and heated tent seating near Bantam Lake.
Things to do and see 1
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Plant nursery with a retail store and display gardens on Route 63, open seasonally, with garden talks held at the store.
Parks, preserves and trails 3
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Morris housing market
Over the last 12 months, 28 homes sold in Morris with a median sale price of $661,250 and a median of 39 days on market. There are 10 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $374 per square foot. The typical home sold for 96% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 0.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 4.3 months.
Morris's town-wide property tax rate is 19.41 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,000 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Morris
What is the median home price in Morris, CT?
The median sale price in Morris is $661,250, based on 28 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Morris, CT?
Morris's town-wide property tax rate is 19.41 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Morris, CT from Hartford?
Morris is about 36 miles and a 60-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Morris, CT from New York City?
Morris is about 98 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 142-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Morris, CT?
Morris has about 2,290 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 17.4 square miles.
How many public schools are in Morris, CT?
Morris has 2 public schools in Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Morris, CT?
There are 10 homes for sale in Morris right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is there to do in Morris?
Bantam Lake and the White Memorial Conservation Center offer water access and trails, and White Flower Farm has a store and display gardens. Camp Columbia State Park and Memorial Park are also in town.
How far is Morris from Hartford?
Hartford is 60 minutes (36 miles) by car, and Bradley Airport is 85 minutes (51 miles).
Which roads run through Morris?
Route 109 runs east-west through the center, Route 63 runs north-south through East Morris, Route 61 goes south toward Bethlehem, and Route 209 follows the lake's west shore.
Which towns border Morris?
Litchfield, Bethlehem, Washington, Thomaston and Watertown.
Is there a lake in Morris?
Bantam Lake, about 947 acres and the largest natural lake in Connecticut, borders the town.
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