Village of Fox River Grove, Illinois (Lake County Illinois Real Estate Reference Guide and Home Search)

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* Population: 4,862 (173 Lake County Part) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $66,469 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 8.3169% (2000 Tax Rate)

Recreation -- There are 14 parks (over 125 acres) within the Village catering to sports enthusiasts for activities such as water skiing, sledding, baseball, soccer, volleyball and basketball as well as more leisurely pursuits like fishing, hiking, picnicking along the Fox River.

Schools -- Fox River Grove School District #3 (elementary) and Community School District #155 (high school) serve the majority of Fox River Grove. Barrington Community School District #220 serves the easternmost section of the Village. There is a parochial school in Cary.

Housing -- Fox River Grove has a small town atmosphere with an assortment of housing styles. The 2000 median housing value was $175,300 and the median rent cost $777. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services -- Water and sewer, streets and parks, building and zoning and police services are provided by the Village of Fox River Grove. Fire and rescue service is provided by the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District and the Barrington Fire Protection District. The community is also served by the Fox River Grove Library District.

Transportation -- Major roadways consist of State Routes 14 and 22. There is a Metra commuter train station in Fox River Grove. Interstate 90 is a short drive from the Village.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 45.5 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 35 miles
* Distance to Lake in the Hills Airport: 5 miles

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