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Grand Ridge, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County
Grand Ridge, IL
At a Glance
How Grand Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grand Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grand Ridge residents earn a median household income of $84,375 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,602. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Ridge is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,090. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 14.2% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Grand Ridge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 383/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Grand Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Ridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.