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Fox River Grove

Illinois · 4,854 residents · 1.712 sq mi
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Fox River Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,127. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $274,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,854
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,835 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Fox River Grove
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,127
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,850
+24%since 2000
from $28,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,542)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(186)
Asian1.3%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(657)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(4,354)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(261)
Asian2.9%(140)
Other1%(51)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,121)
Diversity Score
23
+71%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox River Grove, Illinois?

Fox River Grove, Illinois has about 4,854 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fox River Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Fox River Grove, Illinois earns about $77,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox River Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Fox River Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $274,900, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Fox River Grove, Illinois?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fox River Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox River Grove, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Fox River Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox River Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox River Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,177 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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