Welcome to Fox River Grove
The perfect blend of business and pleasure, the village of Fox River Grove is a scenic suburb that runs alongside its namesake river. The village is anchored by its main thoroughfare of US-14, where you'll find a diverse selection of storefronts. Fox River Grove is widely recognized for its strong hometown spirit—which we've been told is something you have to see to believe.
If you're thinking of relocating to Fox River Grove, we'd love to show you around the area!
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At a Glance
Getting Around
Major roads: US-14, Algonquin Road
Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 40 minutes
Arlington Heights: 30 minutes
Lake Barrington: 10 minutes
Demographics
Population: 4,700
County: McHenry & Lake
Zip codes: 60021
Median home value: $295,000
Spotlights of Fox River Grove
Dead End Bar & Grill
In the mood for some comfort food? Once a vacation resort, this bar and grill has been making history in Fox River Grove since 1923. This community staple is known for its homemade recipes, all of which were created by the owners' parents. Just like the family who owns and operates it, this restaurant has earned a whole lot of love from locals!
Norge Ski Club
Norge Ski Club provides a unique recreational experience for residents who want to participate in the sport of ski jumping. This local ski club prepares athletes for Olympic-level competitions right here on the slopes near Fox River Grove. And if you're not quite ready to take the leap of faith yourself, you can always support the competitors at the annual Jumptoberfest.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Calling all local talent—there's no better place to showcase your artwork than at this annual event. Held on the third Sunday in July at Lions Park, this arts fair draws in hundreds of visitors and vendors. Here, you can look forward to game booths, food trucks, and masterpieces from a collection of hand-selected artists.
Fox River Grove Attractions
What You'll LOVE in Fox River Grove
Fox River Grove is full of ample opportunities and things to do—so go ahead and keep exploring!
Shopping and dining
When you live in Fox River Grove, your daily itinerary has to be chock-full of shopping and dining. You can start your day with the classics at Brunch Cafe, a relaxed local spot. And when you want a quick bite later in the day, you won't be disappointed by the Chicago-style slices at La Pizza Via. A true representation of small-town roots, Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop is run by a mother-daughter duo. Here, you can snag everything from Civil War-era wools to high quality fabrics.
Community events
Start your time off in Fox River Grove with a bang and mark your calendar for the village's annual fireworks celebration. Hosted at Picnic Grove Park, this sparkling event features a fireworks display over the Fox River. Rock the Routes is another summertime event, complete with live music and craft beer—because who doesn't love a cold beverage in-hand on a hot summer day? The village's Pancake Breakfast, Fox Chase 5K, and Tree Lighting Ceremony are a few more popular events.
Top-notch schools
Even if you don't have kids, it's worth taking public schools into consideration when relocating—highly rated school districts can increase property values over time. Luckily, Fox River Grove residents are served by multiple top-quality school districts. Elementary and middle school students in McHenry County attend Fox River Grove School District 3. High school students in the same area are served by Community High School District 155. Lake County residents attend the nearby public schools of Barrington 220 School District.
Find Your Niche in Fox River Grove
If Fox River Grove sounds like the right community for you, we'd love to help you find a home that checks all your boxes! Contact the Morrison Home Team today to start your search—we're always here to lend a helping hand!
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