At a Glance
Median Income
$87,587
$39,697 per capita
Home Value
$318,000
Zillow: $365,439
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
1,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Addison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Addison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Addison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Addison residents earn a median household income of $87,587 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,697. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Addison is $318,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,439. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Addison reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,153/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Addison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Addison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population35,470
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density3,608/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,587
Per Capita$39,697
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,000
Rent$1,238
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$365,439
Housing Units13,451
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property1,153/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary142/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation709 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Addison was founded in 1839.
The median home in Addison was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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