Aurora, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Aurora, Illinois Summary
Life in Aurora research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Aurora over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Aurora:
The population in Aurora is 179,867.
The median home value in Aurora is $312,895.
The median income in Aurora is $90,109.
The cost of living in Aurora is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Aurora is $1,535.
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Aurora is 9.8%.
The average high in Aurora is 59.3° and the average low is 39.0°.
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Aurora, IL Crime Report
Crime in Aurora summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Aurora. Key points include:
There were 2,682 total crimes in Aurora in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 1,517.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 266.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 1,251.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Aurora is -28.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Aurora Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Aurora / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,682 | 1,517.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 470 | 266.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 64 | 36.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 305 | 172.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,212 | 1,251.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 448 | 253.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,306 | 739.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 458 | 259.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Aurora, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Aurora summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Aurora. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Aurora is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Aurora is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Aurora is $312,895.
The median income in Aurora is $90,109.
Aurora's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Aurora Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Aurora | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 91 | 100 | |
Aurora, IL Weather
The average high in Aurora is 59.3° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.9 inches of precipitation each year with 28.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Aurora |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.1 |
Average High
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Aurora Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Aurora
The current population in Aurora is 179,867. The population has decreased -5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179,867 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 181,405 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 183,447 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 199,326 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 199,927 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 200,660 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 200,946 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 200,907 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 200,614 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 199,878 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 198,726 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 196,569 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 194,053 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 190,437 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Aurora
Aurora is:
32.5% White with 58,512 White residents.
10.5% African American with 18,851 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.
10.9% Asian with 19,541 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 183 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 875 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 4,925 Two Or More residents.
42.8% Hispanic with 76,910 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Aurora | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.5% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 42.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Aurora
Aurora is 50.4% female with 90,600 female residents.
Aurora is 49.6% male with 89,267 male residents.
| Gender | Aurora | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Aurora for adults over 25
11.0% of adults in Aurora completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Aurora completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Aurora completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Aurora completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Aurora completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Aurora completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Aurora completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Aurora completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Aurora completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Aurora | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Aurora, Illinois
3.4% of households in Aurora earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Aurora earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Aurora earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Aurora earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Aurora earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Aurora earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Aurora earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Aurora earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Aurora earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.9% of households in Aurora earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Aurora | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
