Living in Fox River Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fox River Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Fox River Grove has 4,523 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $121,506 (46% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $298,900, the median rent is $2,210/month.
Fox River Grove at a glance
- Population
- 4,523
- Median age
- 43State: 39
- Median household income
- $121,506State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $298,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,210/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Fox River Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fox River Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox River Grove the median home value is $298,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,210 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,336 a month in housing costs.
Fox River Grove median household income
The median household income in Fox River Grove is $121,506 and the income per person is $52,887. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fox River Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,787
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.68
Fox River Grove demographics
- Population
- 4,523
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 1,685
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox River Grove ›
Education in Fox River Grove
45.7% of adults 25 and older in Fox River Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fox River Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Fox River Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River Grove | 4,523 | $121,506 | $298,900 | $2,210 |
| Trout Valley | 574 | $217,292 | $446,200 | — |
| Cary | 17,923 | $113,026 | $309,800 | $1,428 |
| Lake Barrington | 5,442 | $141,958 | $475,700 | $3,501 |
| Port Barrington | 1,477 | $149,886 | $379,600 | $1,900 |
| Tower Lakes | 1,106 | $154,167 | $510,300 | — |
| Oakwood Hills | 2,416 | $109,907 | $282,300 | $1,886 |
| Barrington Hills | 3,879 | $205,074 | $913,600 | $3,282 |
| North Barrington | 3,143 | $226,055 | $765,900 | $2,679 |
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What is the median household income in Fox River Grove, IL?
The median household income in Fox River Grove is $121,506, 46% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fox River Grove?
The median home value in Fox River Grove is $298,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fox River Grove?
The median gross rent in Fox River Grove is $2,210 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Fox River Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Fox River Grove?
The median age in Fox River Grove is 43 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fox River Grove?
The average commute to work in Fox River Grove is 33 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fox River Grove?
The unemployment rate in Fox River Grove is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fox River Grove?
45.7% of adults in Fox River Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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