Apartments for rent in River Grove, IL

River Grove, Illinois is a small city with a population of slightly more than 10,000. Families with young children will feel welcome, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 62% of residents own their homes. At $1,013 per month, the average rent is roughly on par with the state average.

Averaging about 36 minutes, the commute time for River Grove residents is slower than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 47% of workers, while public transit isn't used widely. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

Compared to the national average, River Grove has a high number of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (30%). Furthermore, 15% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in River Grove: retail, construction, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $61K, River Grove workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).