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Cost of Living in Morton Grove, IL

Population 24,619 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,164
Median home value$389,100
Median household income$111,116

The median rent in Morton Grove, IL is $2,164/month, 70% higher than the Illinois median and 53% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $389,100, 17% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $111,116 a year, 33% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $86,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,968/mo

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Morton Grove vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

Morton GroveIllinoisU.S.
Median rent$2,164$1,274$1,413
Median home value$389,100$263,300$332,700
Median household income$111,116$83,390$80,734
Homeownership rate85.2%67.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher55.2%37.8%35.7%
Poverty rate7.3%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%5.8%5.2%
Work from home18.0%15.9%15.1%
Median age44.639.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Morton Grove, IL?

The median gross rent in Morton Grove, IL is $2,164 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Morton Grove, IL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $86,560 a year in gross income.

Is Morton Grove, IL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 53% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in Illinois

Chicago, ILRent $1,440 · Income $77,902Aurora, ILRent $1,596 · Income $93,633Naperville, ILRent $1,885 · Income $155,105Joliet, ILRent $1,276 · Income $92,201Rockford, ILRent $985 · Income $54,752Elgin, ILRent $1,361 · Income $90,282

Cities with a similar cost of living

Wheaton, MDRent $2,163 · Income $111,478San Lorenzo, CARent $2,163 · Income $112,660Orcutt, CARent $2,193 · Income $111,416Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), CARent $2,166 · Income $109,110Buena Park, CARent $2,206 · Income $110,550Sherwood, ORRent $2,131 · Income $109,966

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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