Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Morton Grove, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,398
Population
24,225
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Discover this wooded village, located just outside of Chicago.
Family-Friendly
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Wooded
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Peaceful
The North Branch Chicago River doesn’t just pass through Morton Grove — it shapes the whole personality of this leafy Cook County village, about 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Towering trees, winding trails, and generous park space define everyday life here. Miami Woods stretches across 113 acres with paved paths, picnic spots, and terrain ideal for bird-watching or cross-country skiing in winter. Linne Woods and Harrer Park round out the outdoor options, with Harrer also hosting the village’s beloved summer concert series. Waukegan Road offers a solid lineup of local shops and dining, and the Golf Mill Shopping Center sits right on the village’s edge for easy errands. Nearby Skokie and Niles provide even more day-to-day conveniences, while Northwestern University is just a few miles east.
The rental market features a solid mix of apartment communities and garden-style units, many tucked into quiet, tree-lined streets. Spacious layouts are common, giving residents room to breathe. Morton Grove was incorporated in December 1895 and named after former U.S. Vice President Levi Parsons Morton, who helped fund the railroad line that first put this village on the map — a piece of history that still feels woven into its unhurried, grounded character.
Explore the City
Morton Grove has plenty of shaded sidewalks for residents to walk their dogs.
Burt's Pizza has been a long-standing staple for deep-dish pizza in Morton Grove.
Morton Grove residents enjoy biking through the beautiful fall leaves in Harms Woods.
The Morton Grove Metra train makes commuting to the city of Chicago a breeze for residents.
Teams battle it out at the Morton Grove Pickleball Tournament.
You can find a historic long range artillery gun outside of the Morton Grove Civic Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,314
Average: $114,524
Education
9,640
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,957
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morton Grove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Morton Grove, IL is $2,008 for a studio, $2,408 for one bedroom, and $4,559 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morton Grove has increased by 11.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,408/month
789 Sq Ft
House
$3,887/month
1,619 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Morton Grove, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
858 Students
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
602 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades K-8
309 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
307 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
858 Students
Public
Grades K-8
309 Students
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Public
Grades PK-12
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Henry N. Weber Park
- Bunker Hill / Clayton Smith Preserves
- Laramie Park
- Oakton Park
- Emily Oaks Nature Center
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.