Fox River Grove, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Fox River Grove is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,501. Residents earn $125,104 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,501 Population 2,632/sq mi density
$125,104 Median Income $50,616 per capita
$289,200 Home Value $343,715 Zillow
$2,157 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
128 Violent Crime/100K 1,149 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$125,104 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,200 home value, $2,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K (66% below avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,104
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $289,200
3% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 128/100K
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.3%
34% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,157
85% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fox River Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,501
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,632/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$125,104
Per Capita$50,616
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$2,157
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$343,715

Crime

F
Violent128/100K
Property1,149/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary255/100K

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation769 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Libraries13

Is Fox River Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fox River Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fox River Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fox River Grove is $125,104, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Fox River Grove among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fox River Grove is $289,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,157 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Fox River Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,149 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Fox River Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Fox River Grove has a population of 4,501 with a density of 2,632 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

4,501
Total Population
2,632
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fox River Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.8%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.2%
1% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fox River Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fox River Grove is $125,104, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Fox River Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,104
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,616
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Work from Home21.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Fox River Grove is $289,200, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,157 (85% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $343,715.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$289,200
3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$343,715
Median List Price$440,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$440,000
$/Sq Ft$175
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,157
85% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate3.01%
In Fox River Grove, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 16.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fox River Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity16.2%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Fox River Grove has a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents, 66% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,149 per 100,000 (41% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Fox River Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent127.7/100K
66% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape21.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault106.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,149.4/100K
41% below US avg
Burglary255.4/100K
Theft851.4/100K
Vehicle Theft42.6/100K
Arson42.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Fox River Grove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall38.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation769 ft (234 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density2,632/sq mi
Coordinates42.1955°N, 88.2148°W
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 45.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.3%
34% above US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,632/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Work from Home21.5%

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