Poplar Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,202 Population 533/sq mi density
$93,409 Median Income $38,180 per capita
$253,500 Home Value $280,176 Zillow
$1,443 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$93,409 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,500 home value, $1,443/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Poplar Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,409
24% above
$38,180 per capita
Home Value
$253,500
10% below
Zillow: $280,176
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
24% above
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Poplar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
90%
Rent
124%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Poplar Grove a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Poplar Grove residents earn a median household income of $93,409 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,180. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Poplar Grove is $253,500 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,176. Median rent is $1,443/month, with 24.7% 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 2003.

Education

25.7% of adults in Poplar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Poplar Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,202
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,409
Per Capita$38,180
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$1,443
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$280,176
Housing Units1,722
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation890 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Poplar Grove was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.