Living in Leland Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leland Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Leland Grove has 1,517 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $130,833 (57% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $274,300, the median rent is $1,261/month.
Leland Grove at a glance
- Population
- 1,517
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $130,833State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $274,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,261/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Leland Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leland Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leland Grove the median home value is $274,300, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month, which is 14.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,244 a month in housing costs.
Leland Grove median household income
The median household income in Leland Grove is $130,833 and the income per person is $90,047. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Leland Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 736
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.18
Leland Grove demographics
- Population
- 1,517
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 694
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leland Grove ›
Education in Leland Grove
67.6% of adults 25 and older in Leland Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 36.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leland Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Leland Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Grove | 1,517 | $130,833 | $274,300 | $1,261 |
| Jerome | 1,807 | $65,189 | $127,800 | $951 |
| Springfield | 113,330 | $66,064 | $162,100 | $975 |
| Southern View | 1,751 | $57,270 | $105,300 | $1,240 |
| Grandview | 1,243 | $48,819 | $71,500 | $1,069 |
| Curran | 115 | $53,750 | $107,100 | $850 |
| Chatham | 14,639 | $106,773 | $243,200 | $1,256 |
| Sherman | 4,386 | $148,906 | $297,800 | $2,041 |
| Rochester | 3,766 | $117,118 | $238,900 | $1,288 |
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What is the median household income in Leland Grove, IL?
The median household income in Leland Grove is $130,833, 57% 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 Leland Grove?
The median home value in Leland Grove is $274,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Leland Grove?
The median gross rent in Leland Grove is $1,261 per month, about 14.8% of household income.
Is Leland Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leland Grove?
The median age in Leland Grove is 47.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Leland Grove?
The average commute to work in Leland Grove is 16 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leland Grove?
The unemployment rate in Leland Grove is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leland Grove?
67.6% of adults in Leland 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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