At a Glance
Median Income
$87,500
$41,295 per capita
Home Value
$221,900
Zillow: $328,994
Median Rent
$971/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.9% smoking rate
How Cedar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Grove a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Grove residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,295. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedar Grove is $221,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,994. Median rent is $971/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
29.2% of adults in Cedar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Grove has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,430
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$41,295
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,900
Rent$971
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$328,994
Housing Units950
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation699 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cedar Grove was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.