Living in Mulberry Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mulberry Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Mulberry Grove has 765 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $57,386 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $88,800, the median rent is $846/month.
Mulberry Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mulberry Grove at a glance
- Population
- 765
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,386State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $88,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $846/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mulberry Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mulberry Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mulberry Grove the median home value is $88,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,354 a month in housing costs.
Mulberry Grove median household income
The median household income in Mulberry Grove is $57,386 and the income per person is $26,853. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mulberry Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 395
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 27.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.66
Mulberry Grove demographics
- Population
- 765
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 288
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mulberry Grove ›
Education in Mulberry Grove
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Mulberry Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mulberry Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Mulberry Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Grove | 765 | $57,386 | $88,800 | $846 |
| Smithboro | 164 | $44,375 | $67,700 | — |
| Greenville | 7,235 | $62,089 | $122,000 | $783 |
| Vandalia | 5,796 | $45,469 | $98,500 | $778 |
| Keyesport | 635 | $46,500 | $72,500 | $622 |
| Fillmore | 241 | $47,813 | $66,400 | — |
| Coffeen | 592 | $72,500 | $60,800 | $828 |
| Donnellson | 129 | $45,875 | $51,700 | $913 |
| Patoka | 498 | $65,833 | $89,200 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Mulberry Grove, IL?
The median household income in Mulberry Grove is $57,386, 31% lower 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 Mulberry Grove?
The median home value in Mulberry Grove is $88,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mulberry Grove?
The median gross rent in Mulberry Grove is $846 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Mulberry Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Mulberry Grove?
The median age in Mulberry Grove is 35.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mulberry Grove?
The average commute to work in Mulberry Grove is 22 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mulberry Grove?
The unemployment rate in Mulberry Grove is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mulberry Grove?
11.1% of adults in Mulberry 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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