Living in Morton Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morton Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Morton Grove has 24,619 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $111,116 (33% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $389,100, the median rent is $2,164/month.
Morton Grove at a glance
- Population
- 24,619
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,116State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $389,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,164/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Morton Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morton Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morton Grove the median home value is $389,100, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,164 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,571 a month in housing costs.
Morton Grove median household income
The median household income in Morton Grove is $111,116 and the income per person is $50,636. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Morton Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,624
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.65
Morton Grove demographics
- Population
- 24,619
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 9,215
- Foreign-born
- 37.9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morton Grove ›
Education in Morton Grove
55.2% of adults 25 and older in Morton Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morton Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Morton Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Skokie | 66,219 | $95,337 | $387,200 | $1,552 |
| Park Ridge | 38,667 | $142,986 | $551,200 | $1,537 |
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Lincolnwood | 13,112 | $109,731 | $496,400 | $3,501 |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
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What is the median household income in Morton Grove, IL?
The median household income in Morton Grove is $111,116, 33% 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 Morton Grove?
The median home value in Morton Grove is $389,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Morton Grove?
The median gross rent in Morton Grove is $2,164 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Morton Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Morton Grove?
The median age in Morton Grove is 44.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Morton Grove?
The average commute to work in Morton Grove is 28 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton Grove?
The unemployment rate in Morton Grove is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morton Grove?
55.2% of adults in Morton 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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