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Houses in Poplar Grove, IL (Boone County) — Census median home value $253,500, county listing prices up about 7.6% over the past year. Market data for Poplar Grove houses and the broader area.
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Poplar Grove, IL is in Boone County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Poplar Grove and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,202, with a median household income of $93,409. Census data puts the median value of houses in Poplar Grove at $253,500.
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Market overview
Poplar Grove housing market
Poplar Grove is in Boone County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Poplar Grove and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$253,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,202
Median household income
$93,409
County price trend (2025)
7.62% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Poplar Grove market snapshot
Population
4,202
County
Boone County
Median Household Income
$93,409
Median Home Value (city)
$253,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,443/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poplar Grove's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $253,500.
County Price Trend
Boone County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.62% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Poplar Grove has an estimated population of 4,202 and a median household income of $93,409, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Poplar Grove's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Boone County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Poplar Grove.
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Census & home facts
Poplar Grove data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,202
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$253,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$93,409
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,443
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.62%
Census place type
village
County
Boone County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.88 sq mi
Census GEOID
1761145
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Poplar Grove
Schools
Belvidere CUSD 100 — 11 schools, 7,558 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Boone addresses may be served by Belvidere CUSD 100, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Poplar Grove FAQ
What are houses worth in Poplar Grove, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Poplar Grove at $253,500.
How much do houses cost in Poplar Grove, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Poplar Grove, Census ACS data shows a median value of $253,500. Active listing prices in Boone County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Poplar Grove, IL?
Poplar Grove houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Boone County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Poplar Grove, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poplar Grove's population at approximately 4,202.
What's the median rent in Poplar Grove, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Poplar Grove at approximately $1,443 per month.
What is the median household income in Poplar Grove, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Poplar Grove at approximately $93,409.
Is the Poplar Grove housing market growing?
Boone County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.62% annual change in 2025.
Is Poplar Grove, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Poplar Grove's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Poplar Grove, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Belvidere CUSD 100 for many Poplar Grove addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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