The Town FilesPingree Grove, Illinois
Village in Kane County · population 10,365 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,800
- Household income
- $114,294
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.0
Pingree Grove is a village of 10,365 people in Kane County, Illinois. The median home is worth $320,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 91% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Illinois towns.
How Pingree Grove ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pingree Grove is worth $320,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $114,294, which is more affordable than 27% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 98.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pingree Grove | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $960 |
| Median household income | $114,294 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 98.5% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pingree Grove
| People | Pingree Grove | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Pingree Grove
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pingree Grove since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 78 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2013.
Severe weather in Kane County since 1996
Kane County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kane County
Kane County had 213,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,791 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Pingree Grove itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Pingree Grove
1 public school with 620 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Lakes Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 620 | 14.1 |
Towns near Pingree Grove
- Gilberts, IL3.5 mi · 8,366 people · home $347,300
- Hampshire, IL4.3 mi · 7,667 people · home $329,800
- Huntley, IL5.1 mi · 27,740 people · home $334,300
- West Dundee, IL5.2 mi · 7,686 people · home $360,800
- Sleepy Hollow, IL6.1 mi · 3,214 people · home $382,800
- Elgin, IL6.4 mi · 114,797 people · home $273,000
- Carpentersville, IL7.5 mi · 37,983 people · home $234,100
- Algonquin, IL7.6 mi · 29,700 people · home $351,000
Pingree Grove questions
Is Pingree Grove, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pingree Grove scores better for retirees than 26% of Illinois towns and quieter than 23%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Pingree Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Pingree Grove is valued at $320,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,294, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Pingree Grove?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 32.1 inches of snow.
Does Pingree Grove get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pingree Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)