Morton Grove Illinois Real Estate
Resting on the banks of the Chicago River, Morton Grove is a northern suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. Consisting of older, primarily white residents and families, the town’s population surged in 1950’s after the completion of the Eden’s Expressway and is now home to over 22,000 residents. Today, this friendly and secure community was even ranked by Family Circle Magazine as one of the nation’s “10 Best Towns for Families.”
Considering all the factors, the 5.1 square mile plot of land that makes up Morton Grove is one of Cook County’s most sought after places to live. With 8,299 homes, 7,754 of which are owner-occupied, the neighborhood has very few residents that rent out their living quarters. Most of the houses were built between 1950 and 1969 in a variety of architectural styles. In addition, the median sales price for these 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes is about $375,000 and around $344/sq. foot.
Although mostly a community of senior citizen’s who moved to the neighborhood in the 1950’s, Morton Grove has developed as rapidly as other metropolitan suburbs of Chicago. In addition, the older, more familiar residents are starting to see an influx of younger Eastern Europeans who have stabilized the population growth. Local hotspots include The Civic Center, the Morton Grove Park District established in 1951, and Morton Grove Historical Museum built in 1888.
Only 10 miles northwest of Chicago and 20 minutes from O’Hare airport, residents of this small town have all the amenities of downtown only a quick drive away. Nevertheless, Morton Grove still maintains a plethora of local retail shops, small businesses, and dining spots within its borders. Favorites include Graziano’s Brick Oven Pizza as well as Donn’s Fishmarket and Tavern.
Parents in Morton Grove also have the privilege of sending their children to public schools in any of six different school districts. Children attending elementary school or junior high are served by the Golf, Morton Grove, East Maine, and Skokie School Districts. Conversely, students attend high school in either the Niles or Maine Township High School Districts.
