At a Glance
Median Income
$106,506
$58,248 per capita
Home Value
$358,200
Zillow: $443,801
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elburn 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
Elburn residents earn a median household income of $106,506 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,248. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elburn is $358,200 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,801. Median rent is $1,705/month, with 33.5% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Elburn reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 335/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.6% of adults in Elburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elburn 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 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,054
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,506
Per Capita$58,248
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,200
Rent$1,705
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$443,801
Housing Units2,340
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property335/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary17/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation812 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Elburn was founded in 1834.
The median home in Elburn was built in 1999.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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