Cost of Living in Pingree Grove, IL

Population 10,576 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

96
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pingree Grove is a smaller Illinois community of around 11000 residents, where median household incomes of $119,880 and housing costs ($298,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Pingree Grove sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Elgin. Median home values run roughly 18% higher than Elgin's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98
Rent 93

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pingree Grove

The median home value in Pingree Grove is $298,300 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,219/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $119,880/year is 61% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Pingree Grove has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$298,300
2% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$316,365
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 98.2%
Renter-occupied 1.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,219
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,833/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
6.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
8.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$119,880
61% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,652
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.2%
Graduate degree 9.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.7
Male median age 35.4
Female median age 38.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
61.8%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
90
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pingree Grove, IL?

Pingree Grove has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pingree Grove, IL?

The median gross rent in Pingree Grove is $1,219 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pingree Grove?

The median home value in Pingree Grove is $298,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pingree Grove?

The median household income in Pingree Grove is $119,880 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pingree Grove, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pingree Grove is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Pingree Grove, IL affordable?

Pingree Grove is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

Pingree Grove at a Glance

Population
10,576
Median Income
$119,880
Home Value
$298,300
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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