At a Glance
Median Income
$111,781
$50,943 per capita
Home Value
$323,900
Zillow: $387,874
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How North Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Aurora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Aurora residents earn a median household income of $111,781 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,943. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 North Aurora is $323,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,874. Median rent is $1,596/month, with 26.9% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
North Aurora reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,403/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in North Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Aurora has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,375
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,424/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,781
Per Capita$50,943
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$323,900
Rent$1,596
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$387,874
Housing Units7,041
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,403/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault115/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation710 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in North Aurora was built in 1998.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% 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.