At a Glance
Median Income
$125,567
$62,863 per capita
Home Value
$371,400
Zillow: $442,238
Median Rent
$1,704/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
9.5% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $125,567 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,863. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,770 business establishments, including 327 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aurora is $371,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,238. Median rent is $1,704/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Aurora reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 386/100K.
Education
57.4% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17,386
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density759/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,567
Per Capita$62,863
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$8,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$371,400
Rent$1,704
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$442,238
Housing Units7,042
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property386/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,141 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Aurora was founded in 1799.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1989.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 327 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.