At a Glance
Median Income
$235,368
$101,162 per capita
Home Value
$746,700
Zillow: $969,305
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
7.4% smoking rate
How Long Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Grove a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Grove residents earn a median household income of $235,368 , which is 213% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $101,162. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Long Grove is $746,700 , 165% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $969,305. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 27.7% 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 1989.
Education
73.8% of adults in Long Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Grove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,266
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born18.8%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$235,368
Per Capita$101,162
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$746,700
Rent$3,501
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$969,305
Housing Units2,736
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Long Grove was founded in 1956.
The median home in Long Grove was built in 1989.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
18.8% 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.