Living in River Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Grove · Census data 2020–2024
River Grove has 10,451 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $69,858 (16% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $241,800, the median rent is $1,214/month.
River Grove at a glance
- Population
- 10,451
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $69,858State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $241,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,214/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is River Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in River Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Grove the median home value is $241,800, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
River Grove median household income
The median household income in River Grove is $69,858 and the income per person is $34,837. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in River Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,573
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.48
River Grove demographics
- Population
- 10,451
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 4,196
- Foreign-born
- 30.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Grove ›
Education in River Grove
25% of adults 25 and older in River Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 8.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
River Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Grove | 10,451 | $69,858 | $241,800 | $1,214 |
| Elmwood Park | 23,868 | $91,955 | $339,300 | $1,334 |
| Melrose Park | 24,549 | $66,189 | $275,800 | $1,176 |
| River Forest | 11,992 | $146,786 | $687,300 | $1,554 |
| Franklin Park | 18,197 | $76,519 | $287,000 | $1,109 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| Norridge | 15,439 | $87,807 | $374,900 | $1,433 |
| Schiller Park | 11,393 | $69,696 | $275,000 | $1,221 |
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in River Grove, IL?
The median household income in River Grove is $69,858, 16% 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 River Grove?
The median home value in River Grove is $241,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in River Grove?
The median gross rent in River Grove is $1,214 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is River Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in River Grove?
The median age in River Grove is 36.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in River Grove?
The average commute to work in River Grove is 31 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Grove?
The unemployment rate in River Grove is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Grove?
25% of adults in River 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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