Population 24,494 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morton Grove
Household size in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Morton Grove sits right at the national average. Household size has edged down from 2.70 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Morton Grove skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 45.0, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Morton Grove, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Morton Grove
Renters in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Morton Grove is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Morton Grove are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Morton Grove is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,203 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,280 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,698 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,052 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$849 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morton Grove costs $2,052 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $849 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Morton Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.0% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Morton Grove is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Morton Grove is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Morton Grove
| Period | Morton Grove | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Morton Grove is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Chicago area (6.3%). Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Morton Grove compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove | 2.65 | 45.7 | 7.4% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 1967 | $2,052 | 54.8% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Golf | 2.49 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 1996 | $2,468 | 67.4% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| Niles | 2.61 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,405 | 40.0% | 89.8% | 7.3% |
| Skokie | 2.76 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 26.7% | 5.3% | 1962 | $1,795 | 52.8% | 90.9% | 4.6% |
| Glenview | 2.64 | 45.9 | 7.5% | 21.4% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,878 | 63.7% | 96.0% | 4.5% |
| Park Ridge | 2.65 | 44.8 | 6.9% | 15.1% | 6.3% | 1959 | $1,914 | 66.7% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Lincolnwood | 2.86 | 46.7 | 4.4% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 1963 | $3,363 | 56.9% | 93.7% | 7.9% |
| Northfield | 2.47 | 45.5 | 3.6% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 1971 | $2,117 | 79.5% | 99.6% | 2.1% |
| Wilmette | 2.72 | 45.1 | 5.1% | 12.1% | 4.9% | 1955 | $2,349 | 83.3% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| Glenview Nas | 2.57 | 46.4 | 6.5% | 31.1% | 6.7% | 1989 | $2,263 | 69.2% | 97.9% | 2.4% |
| Kenilworth | 3.29 | 41.7 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1938 | $3,446 | 91.1% | 99.6% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Morton Grove. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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