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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,297 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,464 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,239 |
| County GDP | $13,291M |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Healthcare | 523 |
| Retail | 618 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.24% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $295,900 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $387,253 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,479 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,236/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 798 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6922°N, 90.5803°W |
| County FIPS | 19163 |
Winner: Republican by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Retail Stores | 618 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |