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Elk Grove Village
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Elk Grove Village is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 32,763. Elk Grove Village is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Elk Grove Village offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Elk Grove Village there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Elk Grove Village and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Elk Grove Village are highly rated.

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About Elk Grove Village...
Population
32,763

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$293,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,422
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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Elk Grove Village Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    43.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    3.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    27.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    108.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,121.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    139.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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