Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Downers Grove is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 49,867. Residents earn $119,649 per year, which is 59% above the national average.
Based on current data, Downers Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Downers Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Downers Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Downers Grove is $439,000, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,589 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Downers Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,308 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
Downers Grove is a highly educated community — 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Downers Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 85.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,649 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,649 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $127,482 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,915 |
| County GDP | $129,734M |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Healthcare | 3,795 |
| Retail | 2,910 |
| Manufacturing | 1,534 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.2% |
| Census Median | $439,000 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $482,252 |
| Median List Price | $499,900 |
| Median List Price | $499,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $269 |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 18.5% |
| Inventory | 130 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,589 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,324 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Total Violent | 60.2/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,307.7/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 168.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,101.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 38.1/100K |
| Arson | 14.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7950°N, 88.0211°W |
| County FIPS | 17043 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.8% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,404/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 20 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Retail Stores | 2,910 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.2% |