Long Grove, IL

Long Grove, Illinois

Long Grove, Illinois, in Lake county, is 5 miles NE of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Long Grove contains a population of approximately 6,735.

The People and Families of Long Grove

In Long Grove, about 74% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Long Grove, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most villages, Long Grove has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Long Grove had a median family income of $153,996. The typical family in Long Grove is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Long Grove. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Long Grove.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Long Grove favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $29,275. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Long Grove Housing

Long Grove has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 97% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Long Grove, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Long Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Long Grove, IL

Comparing Long Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Long Grove Almanac

Long Grove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Long Grove Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Long Grove residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Long Grove, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Long Grove Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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