At a Glance
Median Income
$125,104
$50,616 per capita
Home Value
$289,200
Zillow: $343,715
Median Rent
$2,157/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Fox River Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fox River Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fox River Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fox River Grove residents earn a median household income of $125,104 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,616. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fox River Grove is $289,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,715. Median rent is $2,157/month, with 33.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Fox River Grove reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Fox River Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,501
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,632/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$125,104
Per Capita$50,616
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$2,157
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$343,715
Housing Units1,852
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation769 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Fox River Grove was founded in 1919.
The median home in Fox River Grove was built in 1970.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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