Sign In Register

River Grove, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Adam Adams

Is River Grove worth it salary-wise?

Household incomes average around $74,793 in River Grove. Rent is about $1,230/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,230 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoat...

7 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Gabriella Diaz

Best restaurants in River Grove?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $244,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 10,482 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Down...

2 replies 7 upvotes qa
Ellie Scott

Moving to River Grove for work -advice?

I've been here for 19 years and Rent is about $1,230/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -River Grove sits at 321.7 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. T...

2 replies 4 upvotes moving
Wesley H.

Moving to River Grove for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 10,482 people. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are ...

7 replies 7 upvotes moving
Willow Taylor

What surprised you most about River Grove?

Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,230 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -...

0 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Adam Adams

Commute times in River Grove -how bad?

First post here. I'm a 48-year-old police officer and Median household income is $74,793, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. The weather takes some getting used to.

1 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Wesley H.

Best industries in River Grove right now

We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. I...

0 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Xavier Roberts

Job market in River Grove for tech?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $74,793, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

5 replies 1 upvotes jobs
Melanie Chavez

Working in River Grove -salaries realistic?

OK so I'm retired and Household incomes average around $74,793 in River Grove. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
← Back to River Grove Data