At a Glance
Median Income
$90,109
$39,604 per capita
Home Value
$260,400
Zillow: $310,838
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $90,109 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,604. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above 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 Aurora is $260,400 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,838. Median rent is $1,535/month, with 28.5% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Aurora reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,008/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population179,867
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density3,992/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,109
Per Capita$39,604
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,400
Rent$1,535
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$310,838
Housing Units63,468
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property1,008/100K
Murder6.0/100K
Assault178/100K
Burglary116/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Aurora was founded in 1835.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% 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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