Long Grove, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Long Grove is a small town in Iowa with a population of 707. Residents earn $124,297 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
707 Population 615/sq mi density
$124,297 Median Income $54,682 per capita
$295,900 Home Value $387,253 Zillow
$1,479 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,297 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$295,900 home value, $1,479/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,297
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $295,900
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.7%
24% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,479
27% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

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

People

Population707
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,297
Per Capita$54,682
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$13,291M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$295,900
Rent$1,479
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$387,253

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation798 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Libraries11

Is Long Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Long Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Long Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Long Grove is $124,297, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Long Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Long Grove is $295,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Long Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Long Grove has a population of 707 with a density of 615 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

707
Total Population
615
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Long Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Long Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Long Grove is $124,297, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Long Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,297
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,682
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,464

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,239
County GDP$13,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants496
Healthcare523
Retail618
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Long Grove is $295,900, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,479 (27% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $387,253.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$295,900
5% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$387,253

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,479
27% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Rate2.24%
In Long Grove, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.9%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities523

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Long Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation798 ft (243 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates41.6922°N, 90.5803°W
County FIPS19163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 47.3%

Winner: Republican by 3.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.7%
24% above US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.73
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density615/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities523
Restaurants496
Retail Stores618

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home10.9%

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