At a Glance
Median Income
$72,250
$35,757 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
Zillow: $147,935
Median Rent
$861/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
13.0% smoking rate
How Aroma Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aroma Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aroma Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aroma Park residents earn a median household income of $72,250 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,757. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aroma Park is $150,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,935. Median rent is $861/month, with 24.2% 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 1953.
Education
17.4% of adults in Aroma Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aroma Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population702
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,250
Per Capita$35,757
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$861
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$147,935
Housing Units292
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Aroma Park was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.