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Spring Grove, IL


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Spring Grove, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 20 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 44 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 3,880 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Spring Grove

In Spring Grove, about 78% of adults are married. When people think of Spring Grove, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Spring Grove.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spring Grove had a median family income of $82,996. Most of the residents of Spring Grove tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Spring Grove is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village.

Political Inclinations

Spring Grove folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Spring Grove Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Spring Grove that were owner-occupied was 96%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Spring Grove, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Spring Grove, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySpring Grove People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySpring Grove Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySpring Grove Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySpring Grove Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Spring Grove College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Spring Grove, IL

Comparing Spring 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
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