Morton Grove is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Morton Grove’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
For the size of the village, public transportation in Morton Grove is quite heavily used. Mostly, people who use it for their daily commute are taking the train. For Morton Grove, the benefits are reduced air pollution and congestion on the highways.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Morton Grove. 50.82% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Morton Grove in 2022 was $44,926, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $179,704 for a family of four. However, Morton Grove contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Morton Grove is an extremely ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Morton Grove home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Morton Grove residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Morton Grove include German, Polish, Irish, Greek, and Italian.
Morton Grove also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 36.78%.
The most common language spoken in Morton Grove is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Tagalog.
