Living in Long Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Long Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Long Grove has 8,305 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $250,001 (200% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $804,600, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Long Grove at a glance
- Population
- 8,305
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $804,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Long Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 206% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Long Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Long Grove the median home value is $804,600, 142% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Long Grove median household income
The median household income in Long Grove is $250,001 and the income per person is $117,776. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Long Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,784
- Owner-occupied
- 96.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.7%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.91
Long Grove demographics
- Population
- 8,305
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 2,699
- Foreign-born
- 18.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Long Grove ›
Education in Long Grove
75.7% of adults 25 and older in Long Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Long Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 58.2%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Long Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Grove | 8,305 | $250,001 | $804,600 | $3,501 |
| Kildeer | 4,292 | $250,001 | $770,700 | — |
| Forest Lake | 1,865 | $96,250 | $346,400 | — |
| Indian Creek | 874 | $164,250 | $450,800 | $3,501 |
| Buffalo Grove | 42,891 | $129,395 | $412,300 | $2,037 |
| Vernon Hills | 26,876 | $121,943 | $412,300 | $1,903 |
| Lake Zurich | 19,832 | $135,968 | $435,300 | $1,909 |
| Hawthorn Woods | 9,143 | $219,631 | $619,100 | — |
| Deer Park | 3,711 | $174,458 | $661,300 | $2,754 |
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What is the median household income in Long Grove, IL?
The median household income in Long Grove is $250,001, 200% 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 Long Grove?
The median home value in Long Grove is $804,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Long Grove?
The median gross rent in Long Grove is $3,501 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Long Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 206% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Long Grove?
The median age in Long Grove is 49.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Long Grove?
The average commute to work in Long Grove is 34 minutes; 34.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Long Grove?
The unemployment rate in Long Grove is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Long Grove?
75.7% of adults in Long 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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