At a Glance
Median Income
$106,078
$47,055 per capita
Home Value
$377,000
Zillow: $418,136
Median Rent
$2,210/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
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)
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.
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