Aurora, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
179,867
Population
3,992/sq mi density
$90,109
Median Income
$39,604 per capita
$260,400
Home Value
$310,838 Zillow
$1,535
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
258
Violent Crime/100K
1,008 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$90,109 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,400 home value, $1,535/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$260,400
8% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
32% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
63,468
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$260,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$310,838
Median Sale Price
$309,000
Median List Price
$365,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.8%
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,535/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,232/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
94
Price Drops
12.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Active Inventory
337
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $260,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,838 |
| Median Sale Price | $309,000 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $200 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,535 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,232 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 94 |
| Active Inventory | 337 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $200 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 63,468 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |
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