Why Morton Grove
There are many reasons why people choose to live in Morton Grove. This city is rated one of the best places to live in Illinois. Morton Grove gives its occupants a suburban feel while being located less than thirty minutes from Chicago. The city offers a great selection of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks to enjoy. There is also a great public school system that is highly rated.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,270 people, 8,199 households, and 6,288 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,406.4 people per square mile (1,699.7/km²). There were 8,305 housing units at an average density of 1,630.0 per square mile (628.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 66.2% White, 1.2% African American, 28% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.40% of the population.
There were 8,199 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the village, the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $72,697. Males had a median income of $46,489 versus $34,730 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,973. About 1.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
College:
– Oakton Community College
Public Schools:
Elementary
– East Maine School District 63: Melzer School, Nelson School
– Golf School District 67: Hynes Elementary School, Golf Middle School
-Skokie/Morton Grove School District 69: Thomas A. Edison School, Madison School, Lincoln Junior High School
-Morton Grove School District 70: Park View School
High School
-Maine Township High School District 207: Maine East High School.
-Niles Township High Schools District 219: Niles North High School and Niles West High School.
Major Highways
Interstate Highways
Interstate 90
Interstate 294
US Highways
US 12
US 14
US 45
Illinois Highways
Route 58
Route 72
Route 83