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Morton Grove, Illinois Retirement Guide
established retirement community
54
Retirement Score
Morton Grove, Illinois at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $366,300
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security and retirement income (pensions, 401k, IRA) fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- N/A
- Cost of Living Index
- 101.2 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 54 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
101.2 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$366,300High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$2,217High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income (pensions, 401k, IRA) fully exempt.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)Data not available
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
44.8 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access ScoreData not available
Climate
Avg July HighData not available
Avg January LowData not available
Annual PrecipitationData not available
Sunny Days / YearData not available
Safety
Safety Score
92.3 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
12.3 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
15.8 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
24,910High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
44.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
23.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$102,940High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
86.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
2.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
7.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
56.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
1.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
33.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Morton Grove using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$794
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$891
Median home price used: $366,300
Median rent reference: $2,217 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.