At a Glance
Median Income
$116,250
$59,536 per capita
Home Value
$372,000
Zillow: $441,712
Median Rent
$1,608/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
1,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sugar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sugar Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sugar Grove residents earn a median household income of $116,250 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,536. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar Grove is $372,000 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,712. Median rent is $1,608/month, with 30.3% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Sugar Grove reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,316/100K.
Education
42.6% of adults in Sugar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,233
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,250
Per Capita$59,536
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,000
Rent$1,608
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$441,712
Housing Units3,435
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property1,316/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Sugar Grove was built in 2002.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.