Morton Grove, IL Area Guide

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Morton Grove Area Facts

  • Morton Grove has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Morton Grove crime rates are 48% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Morton Grove is 34% higher than the Illinois average
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Easy Living in Morton Grove, IL User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I have lived in Morton Grove, IL for the last 10 years and have yet to find a better mid western area for young professionals. This city is packed with local amenities that make entertainment, recreation, and easy living highly achievable for people from all walks of life. From c ...Read More reative new grocery markets with organic produce to top of the line shopping centers and 5 star restaurants, Morton Grove offers extreme livability combined with an engaging experience that young professionals often seek in a new city.

Although I've loved living in Morton Grove, it seems likely that mid to lower income families would prefer another city due to the higher cost of living here. Housing is usually on the higher end of the price spectrum for the Illinois area and the public school system in Morton Grove is average. However, families may be drawn to the extensive library and park system offered by the city. Morton Grove Public Library offers an extensive array of educational activities for families and children of all ages. Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Morton Grove? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harrer Park
      Prairie View Park
      Pioneer Park
      Trafalgar North West Courtyard
      Trafalgar North Courtyard
      Trafalgar Courtyard
      Chesterfield Park
      Trafalgar South West Courtyard

      Entertainment

      Classic Bowl
      Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
      Skokie Heritage Museum
      Bowlero
      Niles Historical Society
      Skokie Theatre
      Leaning Tower of Niles
      Oil Lamp Theater

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Charcoal Flame
      Chipotle
      Raising Cane's
      Taco Bell
      Bringer Inn
      Arby's
      Dairy Queen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Morton Grove? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Morton Grove.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Morton Grove? The cost of living in Morton Grove is 129/100 - which is 34% higher than Illinois.
      Morton Grove
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Morton Grove? Morton Grove crime rates are 1,052, which are 48% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,052 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96  

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -26%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Morton Grove? The median income in Morton Grove is $87,063 which is 47% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $87,06357% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,92337% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Morton Grove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Morton Grove home prices? Morton Grove home prices are $326,100 - which is 87% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $326,10077% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,022113% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      38% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Morton Grove have good schools? The Morton Grove graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Morton Grove a good place to live? Morton Grove has an overall rating of 75% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      5 total surveys

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