Oak Grove, IL

This village of 491 residents needs 44 more housing units over the next five years. Oak Grove is part of the Bi-State Regional Commission.

Housing snapshot

Population
491 (2026)
Households
188
Median household income
$50,841 (2026)
Typical home value
$194,964
Owner-occupied
78%
Five-year housing need
44 units

Comparison to other Illinois municipalities

Oak Grove: $50,841 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$26K >$180K
Oak Grove: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >2.32
Oak Grove: No permit data
<0% >5.1%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Oak Grove, IL costs $194,964, somewhat above the Illinois average of $175,449. With a median household income of $50,841 in Oak Grove, IL, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Oak Grove, IL has roughly 188 households, though population has been declining at 1.2% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Oak Grove, IL is heavily oriented toward other, which makes up 78% of units. Oak Grove, IL is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 78% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?