Living in Elburn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elburn · Census data 2020–2024
Elburn has 6,354 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $127,731 (53% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $389,300, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Elburn at a glance
- Population
- 6,354
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $127,731State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $389,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Elburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elburn the median home value is $389,300, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,344 a month in housing costs.
Elburn median household income
The median household income in Elburn is $127,731 and the income per person is $55,928. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Elburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,731
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.58
Elburn demographics
- Population
- 6,354
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 2,462
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elburn ›
Education in Elburn
55.6% of adults 25 and older in Elburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elburn
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Elburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elburn | 6,354 | $127,731 | $389,300 | $1,708 |
| Kaneville | 523 | $86,875 | $318,100 | $875 |
| Lily Lake | 1,293 | $140,313 | $418,800 | $1,500 |
| Campton Hills | 10,877 | $209,134 | $547,500 | $1,750 |
| Virgil | 312 | $93,542 | $296,600 | $1,118 |
| Geneva | 21,258 | $144,341 | $441,400 | $1,768 |
| Prestbury | 2,045 | $165,486 | $362,700 | — |
| Sugar Grove | 9,240 | $121,207 | $401,900 | $1,543 |
| Maple Park | 1,573 | $107,045 | $288,400 | $1,728 |
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What is the median household income in Elburn, IL?
The median household income in Elburn is $127,731, 53% 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 Elburn?
The median home value in Elburn is $389,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Elburn?
The median gross rent in Elburn is $1,708 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Elburn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Elburn?
The median age in Elburn is 37.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Elburn?
The average commute to work in Elburn is 28 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elburn?
The unemployment rate in Elburn is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elburn?
55.6% of adults in Elburn 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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