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Morton Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
24,687 Population 4,850/sq mi density
$106,078 Median Income $47,055 per capita
$377,000 Home Value $418,136 Zillow
$2,210 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,078 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$377,000 home value, $2,210/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Morton Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,078
41% above
$47,055 per capita
Home Value
$377,000
34% above
Zillow: $418,136
Median Rent
$2,210/mo
90% above
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
55% above
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
28% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Morton Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morton Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
134%
Rent
190%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morton Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morton Grove residents earn a median household income of $106,078 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,055. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morton Grove is $377,000 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,136. Median rent is $2,210/month, with 35.7% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Morton Grove reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 847/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.

Education

52.1% of adults in Morton Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morton Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population24,687
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density4,850/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,078
Per Capita$47,055
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751

Housing

A+
Home Value$377,000
Rent$2,210
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$418,136
Housing Units9,615
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property847/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary179/100K

Health

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation623 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Morton Grove was founded in 1895.
The median home in Morton Grove was built in 1959.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.