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Morton Grove

Pop. 24,619·18th most expensive in Illinois·Morton Grove rents are up 10.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,483/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
+$518
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Morton Grove · $2,483
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,483/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$99,000/yr
Local median income
$111,116/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Morton Grove's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,340
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,390
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,796/yr
At $2,483/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 10.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Morton Grove, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,619
Median income
$111,116
Median age
44.6
Renters
14.8%
Age distribution
21.4%
13.5%
29.9%
24.1%
Under 1821.4%
18–3413.5%
35–5429.9%
55–6411%
65+24.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.4%
32%
White54.4%
Black2%
Hispanic8%
Asian32%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
15.1%
20.6%
55.2%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+55.2%
Housing tenure
85.2%
14.8%
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Morton Grove, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,389 → $111,116
up 21.6%
Population
25,004 → 24,619
down 1.5%
Renter share
13.5% → 14.8%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49% → 55.2%
+6.2 pts
Median age
46.2 → 44.6
-1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $111,116 today, compared with $91,389 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 25,004 residents to roughly 24,619. College-educated residents now make up 55.2% of adults here, versus 49% in 2021.

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Morton Grove rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Morton Grove, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Morton Grove is $2,483/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,390/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($111,116/yr), Morton Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Morton Grove an affordable city for renters?

Morton Grove is considered affordable for renters. At $2,483/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($111,116/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Morton Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Morton Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,483/mo in Morton Grove. The local median household income is $111,116/yr, meaning the typical Morton Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Morton Grove?

Rent in Morton Grove has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Morton Grove rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Morton Grove is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #18 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,483/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Morton Grove?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Morton Grove ($2,483/mo): Niles ($2,160/mo), Skokie ($2,250/mo).

What percentage of Morton Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.8% of Morton Grove households are renters, while 85.2% are owner-occupied. Morton Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Morton Grove rent compare to the national average?

Morton Grove's median rent of $2,483/mo is $518 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #18 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,483/mo, rent takes ~27% of Morton Grove's median household income ($111,116/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Morton Grove 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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