Living in Poplar Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poplar Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Poplar Grove has 3,923 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $120,278 (44% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $270,700, the median rent is $1,395/month.
Poplar Grove at a glance
- Population
- 3,923
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,278State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $270,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,395/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Poplar Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poplar Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poplar Grove the median home value is $270,700, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,807 a month in housing costs.
Poplar Grove median household income
The median household income in Poplar Grove is $120,278 and the income per person is $39,606. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Poplar Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,399
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.85
Poplar Grove demographics
- Population
- 3,923
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,378
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poplar Grove ›
Education in Poplar Grove
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Poplar Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poplar Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Poplar Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove | 3,923 | $120,278 | $270,700 | $1,395 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
| Timberlane | 1,278 | $147,308 | $351,000 | — |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Belvidere | 24,752 | $64,528 | $158,900 | $991 |
| Capron | 1,311 | $90,192 | $160,100 | $900 |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Garden Prairie | 403 | $68,319 | $186,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Poplar Grove, IL?
The median household income in Poplar Grove is $120,278, 44% 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 Poplar Grove?
The median home value in Poplar Grove is $270,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Poplar Grove?
The median gross rent in Poplar Grove is $1,395 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Poplar Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Poplar Grove?
The median age in Poplar Grove is 36.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Poplar Grove?
The average commute to work in Poplar Grove is 29 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poplar Grove?
The unemployment rate in Poplar Grove is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poplar Grove?
31.1% of adults in Poplar 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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