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North Aurora, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kane County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
18,375 Population 2,424/sq mi density
$111,781 Median Income $50,943 per capita
$323,900 Home Value $387,874 Zillow
$1,596 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$111,781 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$323,900 home value, $1,596/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

North Aurora, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,781
49% above
$50,943 per capita
Home Value
$323,900
15% above
Zillow: $387,874
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
37% above
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
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)

Income
149%
Home Value
115%
Rent
137%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
37%
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.