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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 86.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.2% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,104 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,616 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $289,200 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $343,715 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,157 |
| 85% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 127.7/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 106.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,149.4/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 255.4/100K |
| Theft | 851.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.6/100K |
| Arson | 42.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1955°N, 88.2148°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,632/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |