Living in Troy Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Troy Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Troy Grove has 300 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $83,917 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $200,800, the median rent is $863/month.
Troy Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Troy Grove at a glance
- Population
- 300
- Median age
- 30.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,917State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $200,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Troy Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 47.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Troy Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Troy Grove the median home value is $200,800, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,225 a month in housing costs.
Troy Grove median household income
The median household income in Troy Grove is $83,917 and the income per person is $25,245. 47.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Troy Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.19
Troy Grove demographics
- Population
- 300
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Troy Grove ›
Education in Troy Grove
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Troy Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Troy Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Troy Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Grove | 300 | $83,917 | $200,800 | $863 |
| Mendota | 6,994 | $51,632 | $134,100 | $773 |
| Cherry | 534 | $59,545 | $107,900 | $675 |
| Peru | 9,775 | $74,808 | $154,300 | $921 |
| North Utica | 1,282 | $104,028 | $237,500 | $1,292 |
| Arlington | 157 | $54,375 | $106,300 | $825 |
| Dalzell | 736 | $77,500 | $161,700 | $919 |
| Ladd | 1,356 | $67,321 | $129,600 | $778 |
| LaSalle | 9,498 | $57,732 | $113,500 | $1,045 |
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What is the median household income in Troy Grove, IL?
The median household income in Troy Grove is $83,917, about the same as 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 Troy Grove?
The median home value in Troy Grove is $200,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Troy Grove?
The median gross rent in Troy Grove is $863 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Troy Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 47.3%.
What is the median age in Troy Grove?
The median age in Troy Grove is 30.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Troy Grove?
The average commute to work in Troy Grove is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Troy Grove?
The unemployment rate in Troy Grove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Troy Grove?
30.1% of adults in Troy 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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