Living in Aurora, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
Aurora has 179,898 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $93,633 (12% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $274,800, the median rent is $1,596/month.
Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 179,898
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,633State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $274,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,596/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Aurora a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aurora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aurora the median home value is $274,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,596 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,995 a month in housing costs.
Aurora median household income
The median household income in Aurora is $93,633 and the income per person is $40,937. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63,763
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.91
Aurora demographics
- Population
- 179,898
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 61,317
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aurora ›
Education in Aurora
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 179,898 | $93,633 | $274,800 | $1,596 |
| North Aurora | 18,696 | $114,305 | $342,100 | $1,504 |
| Boulder Hill | 8,989 | $80,377 | $238,700 | $1,633 |
| Montgomery | 21,515 | $103,734 | $299,500 | $1,984 |
| Batavia | 27,151 | $120,056 | $387,400 | $1,347 |
| Oswego | 36,375 | $123,792 | $344,500 | $1,860 |
| Warrenville | 14,718 | $100,321 | $286,100 | $1,926 |
| Naperville | 150,692 | $155,105 | $540,200 | $1,885 |
| Prestbury | 2,045 | $165,486 | $362,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Aurora, IL?
The median household income in Aurora is $93,633, 12% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $274,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Aurora?
The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,596 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Aurora, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Aurora?
The median age in Aurora is 35.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Aurora?
The average commute to work in Aurora is 27 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora?
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aurora?
38.5% of adults in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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