At a Glance
Median Income
$74,793
$34,944 per capita
Home Value
$244,700
Zillow: $294,849
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
1,599/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How River Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is River Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
River Grove residents earn a median household income of $74,793 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,944. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Grove is $244,700 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,849. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 25.6% 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
River Grove reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,599/100K. The murder rate is 10.1/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in River Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Grove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,482
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density4,386/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,793
Per Capita$34,944
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,700
Rent$1,230
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$294,849
Housing Units4,193
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent322/100K
Property1,599/100K
Murder10.1/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary412/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation629 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in River Grove was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.