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Morton Grove, Illinois

Introduction to Morton Grove, Illinois

Morton Grove, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles W of Skokie, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 22,451 people lived in Morton Grove.

Morton Grove History

This area was originally inhabited by the Kickapoo, Miami, Pottawatomi, and Blackhawk tribes. The first modern settlers came here in the early 1830s. They consisted of English families who settled in the present Lehigh-Beckwith area which had rich and fertile farmland. The area had its first railroad in 1872 when the Milwaukee Railroad Company connected Chicago with Milwaukee. Around this time, the community was named Morton Grove based on the name of Levi Parsons Morton, a director of the Milwaukee Railroad Company.

Morton Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Morton Grove Historical Museum
  • Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
  • Leaning Tower of Niles
  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
  • Merrick Rose Garden
  • St. Paul Woods Preserve

Things To Do In Morton Grove

Morton Grove is a wonderful place to live in. It was chosen by Family Circle Magazine for its list of “10 Best Towns for Families” in 2007. The surrounding areas offer several opportunities for recreational activities. There are excellent golf courses which delight golf lovers. The parklands and forest preserves provide opportunities for a wide range of activities.

Morton Grove Transportation

The Chicago O'Hare International Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Morton Grove Higher Education

There are several educational institutions nearby including the National-Louis University, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Oakton Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Morton Grove Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Morton Grove Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Morton Grove Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Morton Grove College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Morton Grove Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Morton Grove People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Morton Grove Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Morton Grove Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Morton Grove, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents32
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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