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35.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 28,869 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. River Grove is in the United States; its population was 10,451 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population10,409people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,111EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,067EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.89%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,532offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 3% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.22µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to River Grove?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in River Grove.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,214 per month, while the median home value was US$241,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 55.6%, and the vacancy rate was 8.24% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
River Grove recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,214/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent35.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,599 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,261 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,067 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes125 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is River Grove a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

30.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,141 of 10,409 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$69,858 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in River Grove is 5.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income69,858 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,111 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,043 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate5.89 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in River Grove?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,043 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,806of €3,149 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,149
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,261
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,806
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in River Grove Salary needed to live in River Grove

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to River Grove. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in River Grove. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio928 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents28,869 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,376 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in River Grove when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRiver Grove highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with River Grove highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
River Grove1,532
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,532 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents321.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes11 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time30.82 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport8.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport206 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportORD3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for River Grove. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in River Grove.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in River Grove is 8.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.22 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202432Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.222 · Feb 2.06 · Mar 8.33 · Apr 15 · May 21.39 · Jun 26.89 · Jul 29.17 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 24.17 · Oct 17.06 · Nov 9.11 · Dec 2.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094846 (CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.33 · Feb -5.67 · Mar -0.556 · Apr 4.61 · May 10.33 · Jun 16 · Jul 19.11 · Aug 18.39 · Sep 13.94 · Oct 7.44 · Nov 1.17 · Dec -4.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094846 (CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.8 · Feb -1.8 · Mar 3.9 · Apr 9.8 · May 15.9 · Jun 21.4 · Jul 24.1 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 12.2 · Nov 5.1 · Dec -0.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 50.55 · Feb 50.04 · Mar 62.23 · Apr 95.25 · May 114 · Jun 104.1 · Jul 94.23 · Aug 107.9 · Sep 81.03 · Oct 87.12 · Nov 61.47 · Dec 53.59 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094846 (CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading148 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.07 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites20 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation873.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.1 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.23 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Joliet ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 3,141 is not 15.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share15.72 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents3,141 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,681 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,409 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,387 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value241,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate65.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad30.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents14.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents15.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher24.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available85.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,963 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home14.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on River Grove

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Arlington Heights as a River Grove alternative in the same region

22 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 76,216 Arlington Heights vs 10,409 River Grove+632%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,972 Arlington Heights vs €3,111 River Grove+60%
  • Unemployment: 3.5% Arlington Heights vs 5.9% River Grove−41%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 930 Arlington Heights vs 1,532 River Grove−39%
  • Foreign residents: 8.5% Arlington Heights vs 15.7% River Grove−46%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³ Arlington Heights vs 8.2 µg/m³ River Grove−13%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Arlington Heights vs 8.0 km River Grove−13%
Full comparisonMore about Arlington Heights

Holly Springs as a River Grove alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1046 km, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 10,409 River Grove+383%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €3,111 River Grove+62%
  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 8.0 km River Grove+225%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 5.9% River Grove−43%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 15.7% River Grove−69%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 1,532 (2024) River Groveno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €4,043 River Grove−5%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near River Grove

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Forestdale10,409 residentsRainbow City10,406 residentsHarrisburg10,405 residentsQuartz Hill10,405 residentsOak Hills10,415 residentsSouth Amboy10,403 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around River Grove?

The median gross salary is 4,043 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in River Grove?

The unemployment rate is 5.89 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in River Grove?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.22 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is River Grove?

Police recorded 1,532 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in River Grove?

The published population is 10,409 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in River Grove?

3,141 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is River Grove a good place to live?

River Grove may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near River Grove?

Elmwood Park, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, River Forest, Schiller Park are near River Grove. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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