Arbury Hills, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Arbury Hills is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,408. Residents earn $103,456 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,408 Population 7,822/sq mi density
$103,456 Median Income $32,393 per capita
$225,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,456 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,600 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,456
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $225,600
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Arbury Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,408
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density7,822/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,456
Per Capita$32,393
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$50,333M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation728 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Libraries24

Is Arbury Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arbury Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Arbury Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arbury Hills is $103,456, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Arbury Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arbury Hills is $225,600, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Arbury Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Arbury Hills has a population of 1,408 with a density of 7,822 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71%).

Population

1,408
Total Population
7,822
People / sq mi
35.7yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.4%
Female 58.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Arbury Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.5%
16% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Arbury Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arbury Hills is $103,456, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Arbury Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,456
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,393
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
IRS Avg AGI$93,451

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,924
County GDP$50,333M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,360
Healthcare1,994
Retail1,683
Manufacturing594

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,020
158% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Arbury Hills is $225,600, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,600
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,020
158% above US avg
Effective Rate4.00%
In Arbury Hills, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arbury Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,994

Crime Rates: Arbury Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Safety Score

Arbury Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density7,822/sq mi
Coordinates41.5353°N, 87.8461°W
County FIPS17197
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%
D 50.1%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density7,822/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities1,994
Restaurants1,360
Retail Stores1,683

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Work from Home7.0%

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