What are the schools like in River Grove, IL?

River Grove is served primarily by Rhodes SD 84-5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.

What is the median household income in River Grove?

The median household income in River Grove, IL is $72,466 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in River Grove, IL?

River Grove has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

River Grove, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is River Grove, IL affordable or expensive?

River Grove's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means River Grove is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,700 and the median rent is $1,244 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in River Grove, IL?

River Grove has a violent crime rate of 88.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1443.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is River Grove, IL a Good Place to Live?

River Grove is a small city of 10,532 in Illinois, with a median household income of $72,466 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: River Grove stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether River Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All River 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: 102.6

River Grove's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in River Grove costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	River Grove, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,244	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,466	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

River Grove's violent crime rate is 88.4 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.4 /100k

Property Crime

1443.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

River Grove is served primarily by Rhodes SD 84-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	River Grove, IL	National Avg
School District	Rhodes SD 84-5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

River Grove sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	River Grove, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	River Grove, IL	National Avg
Population	10,532	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in River Grove

River Grove, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60171

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Grove, IL affordable or expensive?

River Grove's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts River Grove roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $240,700 and median rent is $1,244/month.

What is the crime rate in River Grove, IL?

River Grove's violent crime rate is 88.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1443.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in River Grove?

Public schools in River Grove are operated by Rhodes SD 84-5. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is River Grove, IL a good place to live?

River Grove, IL has a population of 10,532, a median household income of $72,466, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in River Grove?

River Grove averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in River Grove?

River Grove, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60171.

What is the population of River Grove?

The population of River Grove, Illinois is 10,532 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in River Grove?

Key numbers for living in River Grove: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $240,700, median household income $72,466, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare River Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.