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Elk Grove Village, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
32,132 Population 2,742/sq mi density
$95,216 Median Income $46,267 per capita
$334,400 Home Value $375,390 Zillow
$1,574 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 1,396 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,216 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$334,400 home value, $1,574/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Elk Grove Village, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,216
27% above
$46,267 per capita
Home Value
$334,400
19% above
Zillow: $375,390
Median Rent
$1,574/mo
35% above
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
76% below
1,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
21% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Elk Grove Village Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elk Grove Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
119%
Rent
135%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elk Grove Village a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elk Grove Village residents earn a median household income of $95,216 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,267. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk Grove Village is $334,400 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,390. Median rent is $1,574/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Elk Grove Village reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,396/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.9% of adults in Elk Grove Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elk Grove Village has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population32,132
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,742/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,216
Per Capita$46,267
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751

Housing

A+
Home Value$334,400
Rent$1,574
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$375,390
Housing Units13,336
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent93/100K
Property1,396/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary145/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation699 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Elk Grove Village was founded in 1956.
The median home in Elk Grove Village was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.