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Aurora, TX
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Aurora, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $87,708 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,727. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aurora is $244,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,367. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Aurora reports 708 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,832/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.