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Elmhurst, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Robert Richardson

Starting a business in Elmhurst?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Elmhurst sits at 74.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be ...

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Isabelle Allen

Raising a family in Elmhurst -thoughts?

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 45,538 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Riley Adams

Anyone regret moving to Elmhurst?

We're a young couple and With a population of 45,538, Elmhurst is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The...

10 replies 30 upvotes moving
Debra M.

Most overrated things about Elmhurst

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense o...

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Isabelle Allen

Internet providers in Elmhurst?

Hey, I'm a 25-year-old social worker and The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Elmhurst sits at 74.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 45,538 people. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. People here are genu...

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Jackson L.

Rent vs buy in Elmhurst -what makes sense?

Hey folks, With a population of 45,538, Elmhurst is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are hi...

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Hannah O.

Considering Elmhurst vs Portland -help me decide

I'm originally from Salt Lake City and With a population of 45,538, Elmhurst is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your exp...

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Jackson L.

Most overrated things about Elmhurst

Hey folks, With a population of 45,538, Elmhurst is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely f...

23 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Hannah Mitchell

Why I chose Elmhurst over bigger cities

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Elmhurst sits at 74.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, f...

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Isabelle Allen

How is the nightlife in Elmhurst?

Alright, Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdo...

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Aiden B.

Elmhurst is underrated, change my mind

OK so I'm a 48-year-old firefighter and With a population of 45,538, Elmhurst is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Maverick Alvarez

Anyone else love living in Elmhurst?

OK so My partner and I are Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dep...

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Angel

Best neighborhoods in Elmhurst

Hey, Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $145,374, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are...

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minneapolisnative2026

Honest thoughts on life in Elmhurst

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Elmhurst sits at 74.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Angel

Things that make Elmhurst unique

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $145,374 in Elmhurst. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for ...

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Hannah O.

Commute times in Elmhurst -how bad?

Just moved here 9 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Elmhurst sits at 74.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going ...

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