Living in Elmhurst, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Elmhurst has 45,671 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $149,644 (79% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $545,400, the median rent is $1,975/month.
Elmhurst at a glance
- Population
- 45,671
- Median age
- 42State: 39
- Median household income
- $149,644State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $545,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,975/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Elmhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elmhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmhurst the median home value is $545,400, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,975 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,217 a month in housing costs.
Elmhurst median household income
The median household income in Elmhurst is $149,644 and the income per person is $77,937. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Elmhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,753
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.64
Elmhurst demographics
- Population
- 45,671
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 16,795
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmhurst ›
Education in Elmhurst
64.2% of adults 25 and older in Elmhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Elmhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
| Northlake | 12,513 | $83,892 | $259,800 | $1,123 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2,723 | $76,905 | $372,400 | $1,875 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| Lombard | 43,619 | $100,362 | $335,700 | $1,948 |
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What is the median household income in Elmhurst, IL?
The median household income in Elmhurst is $149,644, 79% 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 Elmhurst?
The median home value in Elmhurst is $545,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Elmhurst?
The median gross rent in Elmhurst is $1,975 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Elmhurst, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Elmhurst?
The median age in Elmhurst is 42 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Elmhurst?
The average commute to work in Elmhurst is 29 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmhurst?
The unemployment rate in Elmhurst is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmhurst?
64.2% of adults in Elmhurst 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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