Average Cost of Living: $4779 [Per Month]
Average Household Income: $148,150 [Annual]
GreatSchools.org Rating: 8/10
Crime Rate: 10.61 Per 1000
Long Grove is a village community in Illinois covering an area of 12.715 sq. miles. It lies around 35 miles away from northwest Chicago.
The village currently has an estimated population of 8200 in 2023. It is an ideal place to raise kids as it lies in close proximity to several school districts, including the Diamond Lake School District 76, Fremont School District 79, Kildeer Countryside School District 96, Mundelein High School District 120, and Adlai E Stevenson High School District 125.
Within Long Grove, there are eight preschools, seven elementary schools, and one middle school but doesn't yet have a high school. Public institutions like Woodlawn Middle School, Kildeer Countryside Elementary School, and Country Meadows Elementary School are some of the high-rated schools in the region.
Further, Long Grove is also considered a relatively safe place. Although it is not totally safe for occasional violent crimes, it is considered peaceful when compared to the national average. Long Grove has an average crime rate of 10.61 per 1000 against the national average of 22.7.
The place is rich in architecture with plenty of parks, historic buildings, gardens, and cobblestone walks to visit. You can explore attractions like the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve, Historic Downtown Long Grove, Ma & Pa's Candy, Valentine Vineyards & Winery, Sock Monkey Museum, and Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
Moreover, the town also houses several famous eateries like Enzo and Lucia, ClayOven Tandoor, Sunset Foods, Portillo's Arlington Heights, Broken Earth, and Pub 83.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the community. Sheriff John Idleburg is presently the head of the sheriff's office.
