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Elmhurst, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
45,538 Population 4,456/sq mi density
$145,374 Median Income $75,456 per capita
$532,800 Home Value $600,063 Zillow
$1,877 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 1,020 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$145,374 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$532,800 home value, $1,877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmhurst, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,374
93% above
$75,456 per capita
Home Value
$532,800
89% above
Zillow: $600,063
Median Rent
$1,877/mo
61% above
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
1,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
87% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Elmhurst Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elmhurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
193%
Home Value
189%
Rent
161%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmhurst 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

Elmhurst residents earn a median household income of $145,374 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,456. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elmhurst is $532,800 , 89% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,063. Median rent is $1,877/month, with 28.5% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Elmhurst reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,020/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

63.0% of adults in Elmhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmhurst has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population45,538
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density4,456/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,374
Per Capita$75,456
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$532,800
Rent$1,877
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$600,063
Housing Units17,597
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property1,020/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary152/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation712 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmhurst was built in 1964.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.