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Elk Grove Village.
About
Life in Elk Grove Village
If you're considering Elk Grove Village, understand that this is fundamentally a business and logistics hub first—the massive industrial park drives the local economy and shapes daily life here. The village's proximity to O'Hare means jobs are plentiful and often well-paying, with a median household income of $94,175 and low unemployment around 4.2%. Housing costs are moderate for the Chicago area, with median home values around $347,100 and median rent at $1,618 per month, making it more affordable than many surrounding suburbs.
Elk Grove Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
22.3%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.3% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Elk Grove Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Elk Grove Village, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (18.1%), and 10.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Elk Grove Village
In Elk Grove Village, rent runs 27% above the IL average, and home values are 32% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,728
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $397,824 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Elk Grove Village and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Elk Grove Village is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Elk Grove Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute25.5 min avg
How Elk Grove Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Elk Grove Village, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Elk Grove Village runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
107.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,342.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Elk Grove Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Elk Grove Village, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Elk Grove Village is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Elk Grove Village, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Elk Grove Village is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Elk Grove Village has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
38.4"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.97" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.71" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.42" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Community Hospital 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Arlington Heights
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · Des Plaines
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Glendale Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Elk Grove Village (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
4.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
11 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,372 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 27% graduate · median earnings $47,007 (10 yrs after entry)
Northeastern Illinois University
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 3,982 students · in-state tuition $12,743 · 45% graduate · median earnings $56,278 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,561 students · in-state tuition $40,608 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,693 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village Public Library
1001 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village
Cities Near Elk Grove Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Elk Grove Village FAQ
Is Elk Grove Village, Illinois affordable?⌄
Elk Grove Village's median rent is $1,618/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $94,175/year. Median home value is $347,100.
Is Elk Grove Village, Illinois safe?⌄
Elk Grove Village's violent crime rate was 108 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1343 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Elk Grove Village, Illinois?⌄
Elk Grove Village has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Elk Grove Village is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,618/month and median household income is $94,175/year. The median home value is $347,100. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Elk Grove Village, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Elk Grove Village is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from