Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Aroma Park is a small town in Illinois with a population of 702. Residents earn $72,250 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Aroma Park receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Aroma Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Aroma Park is $72,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Aroma Park is $150,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Aroma Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,250 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,757 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,985 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,200 |
| County GDP | $8,529M |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Healthcare | 312 |
| Retail | 343 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,321 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.20% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $150,400 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,321 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.20% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,618/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 312 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0818°N, 87.8044°W |
| County FIPS | 17091 |
Winner: Republican by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 312 |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Retail Stores | 343 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |