Long Grove

Population: 6,735
Village Hall: 847-362-2430

Average Home Value: $592,381

Residents of Long Grove, 34 miles from the Loop, pride themselves on their community’s ‘olden day’ appeal and spacious properties. Although some things have changed, the rural charm remains. The community’s original one-room schoolhouse has been preserved by the Long Grove Historical Society, allowing today’s children to experience a bit of the past.

Ecological projects receive great support as residents are determined to keep the district beauty of the Long Grove they’ve come to know.

Antiques, crafts and art lovers from all over the Chicago area and elsewhere come to Long Grove to browse through the many quaint shops in the village’s antiques business district. The art gallery, Studio of Long Grove, has achieved recognition across the country.

A nice variety of restaurants also draw people to the community. The Long Grove

Confectionary is known for it’s delicious hand dipped chocolate strawberries and other

home-made treats.

This long established village has very strict zoning laws for controlled growth including those regarding minimum acreage and curb appeal. While many young families with families reside in Long Grove, starter homes are not available. Business endeavors are also restricted, and doctors and other professionals must adhere to strict zoning policies regarding office space.

Housing:

The oldest houses in Long Grove have a clean, simple design. The community’s oversized lots and large brick houses appeal to many home buyers. Today, there are larger and more

elaborate custom homes being built. Styles run the gamut from traditional to contemporary.

In 2006, homes ranged as low as $225,000, and as high as 2 Million Plus. Royal Melbourne, a Greg Norman golf community, offers single-family houses starting at $600,000. The average sales price in 2006 was $592,381.

Schools:

Long Grove’s elementary students attend Districts 76, 79, and 96. Students scores on the reading and math portions of the IGAP test are above the state average in all three districts. High School students attend Adlai Stevenson High School in District 125, which gained a strong reputation for excellence in recent years. The 2006 average composite ACT score was 25.6.

Transportation:

Drivers usually rely on U.S. 12, IL 53, the Edens Expressway (I-94), the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), and the Northwest Tollway (I-90). Drive time to Chicago is 45 minutes. O’Hare Airport is 25 minutes away, while Midway is a 60 minute drive.7