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Living in
Pingree Grove.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Pingree Grove
Pingree Grove is a community of 10,576 people in Illinois. The median household income is $114,294, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $320,800. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Pingree Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Foreign-Born
11.0%
Broadband Internet
98.7%
of households
Population Growth
+21.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pingree Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pingree Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (40.3%), and 12.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.8%
of households
Married Couples
70.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
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 175% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Pingree Grove
In Pingree Grove, rent runs 175% above the IL average, and home values are 22% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,391
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
98.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $377,680 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Pingree Grove
Unemployment in Kane County, which includes Pingree Grove, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Pingree Grove: Kane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pingree Grove is about 2% of Kane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pingree Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.4 min avg
How Pingree Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pingree Grove, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 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 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pingree Grove runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
50.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
144
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pingree Grove Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kane County, which includes Pingree Grove, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,500 |
| 2024 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $700,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 23 | Hail | $250,000 |
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
Kane County, county-wide
Pingree Grove is about 2% of Kane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kane County, which includes Pingree Grove, is typically good — 226 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
226
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Kane County, county-wide
Pingree Grove is about 2% of Kane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pingree Grove has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.4"
Annual Snowfall
32.1"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
139
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.02" |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.37" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.96" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.12" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.46" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.33" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.31" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.68" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.22" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pingree Grove
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pingree Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Elgin
Saint Joseph Hospital-elgin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Elgin
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Elgin
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.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pingree Grove
Pingree Grove's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pingree Grove (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $31,810 · 50% graduate · median earnings $59,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 123 students · 57% graduate · median earnings $67,642 (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, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pingree Grove
Pingree Grove has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
76 mi awayCities Near Pingree Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pingree Grove?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pingree Grove FAQ
Is Pingree Grove, Illinois affordable?⌄
Pingree Grove's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $114,294/year. Median home value is $320,800.
Is Pingree Grove, Illinois safe?⌄
Pingree Grove's violent crime rate was 51 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 144 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pingree Grove, Illinois?⌄
Kane County, which includes Pingree Grove, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pingree Grove, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Pingree Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $114,294/year. The median home value is $320,800. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pingree Grove, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Pingree Grove is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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