Living in North Aurora, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
North Aurora has 18,696 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $114,305 (37% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $342,100, the median rent is $1,504/month.
North Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 18,696
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $114,305State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $342,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,504/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Aurora a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Aurora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Aurora the median home value is $342,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,504 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,302 a month in housing costs.
North Aurora median household income
The median household income in North Aurora is $114,305 and the income per person is $49,904. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in North Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,232
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.61
North Aurora demographics
- Population
- 18,696
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 7,036
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Aurora ›
Education in North Aurora
40.5% of adults 25 and older in North Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
North Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Aurora | 18,696 | $114,305 | $342,100 | $1,504 |
| Batavia | 27,151 | $120,056 | $387,400 | $1,347 |
| Aurora | 179,898 | $93,633 | $274,800 | $1,596 |
| Prestbury | 2,045 | $165,486 | $362,700 | — |
| Geneva | 21,258 | $144,341 | $441,400 | $1,768 |
| Sugar Grove | 9,240 | $121,207 | $401,900 | $1,543 |
| Montgomery | 21,515 | $103,734 | $299,500 | $1,984 |
| Boulder Hill | 8,989 | $80,377 | $238,700 | $1,633 |
| St. Charles | 32,854 | $114,300 | $377,400 | $1,819 |
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What is the median household income in North Aurora, IL?
The median household income in North Aurora is $114,305, 37% 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 North Aurora?
The median home value in North Aurora is $342,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in North Aurora?
The median gross rent in North Aurora is $1,504 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is North Aurora, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Aurora?
The median age in North Aurora is 41.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in North Aurora?
The average commute to work in North Aurora is 27 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Aurora?
The unemployment rate in North Aurora is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Aurora?
40.5% of adults in North 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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