At a Glance
Median Income
$119,649
$67,649 per capita
Home Value
$439,000
Zillow: $482,252
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,480/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Downers Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downers Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downers Grove 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
Downers Grove residents earn a median household income of $119,649 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,649. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Downers Grove is $439,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,252. Median rent is $1,589/month, with 29.8% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Downers Grove reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,480/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.8% of adults in Downers Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downers Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population49,867
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,404/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,649
Per Capita$67,649
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$439,000
Rent$1,589
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$482,252
Housing Units21,125
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,480/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary93/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation709 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Downers Grove was founded in 1832.
The median home in Downers Grove was built in 1973.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% 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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