Villa Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,375 Population 1,583/sq mi density
$69,900 Median Income $32,456 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $138,195 Zillow
$901 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,900 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $901/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Villa Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,900
7% below
$32,456 per capita
Home Value
$99,600
65% below
Zillow: $138,195
Median Rent
$901/mo
23% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Villa Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
35%
Rent
77%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Villa Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Villa Grove residents earn a median household income of $69,900 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,456. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Villa Grove is $99,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,195. Median rent is $901/month, with 24.6% 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 1957.

Education

17.5% of adults in Villa Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Villa Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,375
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,900
Per Capita$32,456
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,600
Rent$901
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$138,195
Housing Units1,172
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation648 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Villa Grove was founded in 1903.
The median home in Villa Grove was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.