Very AffordableNear National AverageNorth Scott Comm School District
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Long Grove is a small town of 675 in Iowa, with a median household income of $117,708
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Long Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Long Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Long Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Long Grove's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Long Grove costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Long Grove, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$289,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,500
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$117,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Long Grove's violent crime rate is 393.8 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
393.8 /100k
Property Crime
2347.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Long Grove is served primarily by North Scott Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Long Grove, IA
National Avg
School District
North Scott Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Long Grove sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.7 inches of snow per year.
Long Grove's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Long Grove roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $289,900 and median rent is $1,500/month.
Long Grove's violent crime rate is 393.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2347.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Long Grove are operated by North Scott Comm School District.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Long Grove, IA has a population of 675, a median household income of $117,708, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Long Grove averages 29.8°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 28.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Long Grove, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52756.
The population of Long Grove, Iowa is 675 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Long Grove: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $289,900, median household income $117,708, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Long Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
