Living in Prairie Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Grove has 2,165 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $141,389 (70% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $467,600, the median rent is $1,917/month.
Prairie Grove at a glance
- Population
- 2,165
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $141,389State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $467,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,917/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Prairie Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prairie Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie Grove the median home value is $467,600, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,054 a month in housing costs.
Prairie Grove median household income
The median household income in Prairie Grove is $141,389 and the income per person is $68,327. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Prairie Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 764
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.94
Prairie Grove demographics
- Population
- 2,165
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 736
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Grove ›
Education in Prairie Grove
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Prairie Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove | 2,165 | $141,389 | $467,600 | $1,917 |
| Oakwood Hills | 2,416 | $109,907 | $282,300 | $1,886 |
| Holiday Hills | 634 | $74,083 | $220,600 | $1,850 |
| Island Lake | 8,014 | $103,156 | $262,500 | $1,874 |
| Cary | 17,923 | $113,026 | $309,800 | $1,428 |
| Crystal Lake | 40,579 | $108,418 | $311,400 | $1,468 |
| Port Barrington | 1,477 | $149,886 | $379,600 | $1,900 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Trout Valley | 574 | $217,292 | $446,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Prairie Grove, IL?
The median household income in Prairie Grove is $141,389, 70% 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 Prairie Grove?
The median home value in Prairie Grove is $467,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Prairie Grove?
The median gross rent in Prairie Grove is $1,917 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Prairie Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Prairie Grove?
The median age in Prairie Grove is 40.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Prairie Grove?
The average commute to work in Prairie Grove is 35 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Grove?
The unemployment rate in Prairie Grove is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie Grove?
60.3% of adults in Prairie 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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