Living in Downers Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Downers Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Downers Grove has 50,054 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $115,114 (38% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $449,800, the median rent is $1,656/month.
Downers Grove at a glance
- Population
- 50,054
- Median age
- 43.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $115,114State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $449,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,656/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Downers Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Downers Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Downers Grove the median home value is $449,800, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,656 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,553 a month in housing costs.
Downers Grove median household income
The median household income in Downers Grove is $115,114 and the income per person is $67,928. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Downers Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,527
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.39
Downers Grove demographics
- Population
- 50,054
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 20,662
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Downers Grove ›
Education in Downers Grove
58.2% of adults 25 and older in Downers Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Downers Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Downers Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Lisle | 23,407 | $107,479 | $406,800 | $1,658 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Woodridge | 33,941 | $101,000 | $363,700 | $1,494 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
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What is the median household income in Downers Grove, IL?
The median household income in Downers Grove is $115,114, 38% 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 Downers Grove?
The median home value in Downers Grove is $449,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Downers Grove?
The median gross rent in Downers Grove is $1,656 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Downers Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Downers Grove?
The median age in Downers Grove is 43.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Downers Grove?
The average commute to work in Downers Grove is 28 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Downers Grove?
The unemployment rate in Downers Grove is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Downers Grove?
58.2% of adults in Downers Grove 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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