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Morton Grove.
About
Life in Morton Grove
Morton Grove is a settled suburb on Chicago's North Shore edge, between Niles, Skokie and Glenview, and about 85% of households own their home. The median household income is $111,116, about 38% above the national median, and 55% of adults hold a college degree. The median home value is $389,100, and rent averages $2,164 a month.
Morton Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
37.9%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.9% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Morton Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Morton Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (15.4%), and 17.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
24.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.6%
of households
Married Couples
63.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 70% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Morton Grove
In Morton Grove, rent runs 70% above the IL average, and home values are 48% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,109
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $449,280 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Morton Grove and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Morton Grove is 0.6 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 Morton Grove 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
Commute28.4 min avg
How Morton Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Morton Grove, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Morton Grove runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
41.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,037.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove, 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
Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove, 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
Morton Grove is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Morton Grove has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.10" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.26" |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.00" |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.84" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.31" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 2.63" |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Morton Grove
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Morton Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Park Ridge
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Chicago
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Des Plaines
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Morton Grove
Morton Grove's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 55.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Morton Grove (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,090 students · in-state tuition $47,676 · 68% graduate · median earnings $75,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
14.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,737 students · in-state tuition $56,060 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,431 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,201 students · in-state tuition $70,589 · 97% graduate · median earnings $104,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,368 students · in-state tuition $37,344 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,427 (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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Morton Grove
Morton Grove has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Morton Grove
Morton Grove Public Library
6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove
Cities Near Morton Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Morton Grove FAQ
Is Morton Grove, Illinois affordable?⌄
Morton Grove's median rent is $2,164/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $111,116/year. Median home value is $389,100.
Is Morton Grove, Illinois safe?⌄
Morton Grove's violent crime rate was 41 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 1038 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Morton Grove, Illinois?⌄
Morton Grove has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Morton Grove, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Morton Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,164/month and median household income is $111,116/year. The median home value is $389,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Morton Grove, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Morton Grove is 28 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