Living in Oak Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oak Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Oak Grove has 277 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $40,972 (51% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $14,200, the median rent is $1,036/month.
Oak Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oak Grove at a glance
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 58.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,972State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $14,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,036/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Oak Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 95% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Oak Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oak Grove the median home value is $14,200, 96% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Oak Grove median household income
The median household income in Oak Grove is $40,972 and the income per person is $29,230. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oak Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 195
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.60
Oak Grove demographics
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oak Grove ›
Education in Oak Grove
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Oak Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oak Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.1%
Oak Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | 277 | $40,972 | $14,200 | $1,036 |
| Coyne Center | 904 | $115,156 | $221,400 | — |
| Milan | 5,034 | $62,597 | $119,300 | $963 |
| Rock Island | 36,151 | $59,041 | $125,900 | $842 |
| Moline | 42,197 | $67,701 | $146,300 | $900 |
| Preemption | 127 | $86,406 | $110,900 | — |
| Coal Valley | 4,229 | $106,850 | $215,700 | — |
| Andalusia | 1,021 | $77,222 | $168,000 | $825 |
| Reynolds | 584 | $76,458 | $151,200 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Oak Grove, IL?
The median household income in Oak Grove is $40,972, 51% 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 Oak Grove?
The median home value in Oak Grove is $14,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Oak Grove?
The median gross rent in Oak Grove is $1,036 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Oak Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 95% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in Oak Grove?
The median age in Oak Grove is 58.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oak Grove?
The average commute to work in Oak Grove is 22 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Grove?
The unemployment rate in Oak Grove is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oak Grove?
3.1% of adults in Oak 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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