Downers Grove, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

49,263

Unemployment

4.1%

Poverty

5.0%

Median Home

$360,100

Median Income

$97,197

Median Rent

$1,364

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Downers Grove SnackAbility

10
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Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

9.5

Commute

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Downers Grove, IL Cost Of Living

120
Downers Grove's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Downers Grove	Illinois	National Average
Overall	120	98	100

Services	98	95	100
Groceries	96	97	100
Health	112	99	100
Housing	164	96	100
Transportation	110	105	100
Utilities	90	94	100

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Rankings for Downers Grove in Illinois

Ranks #34 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #87 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Ranks #113 in Safest Places In Illinois

Map Of Downers Grove, IL

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Population over time in Downers Grove

Year	Population	% Change
2020	49,263	-0.8%
2019	49,644	-0.0%
2018	49,649	0.2%
2017	49,555	0.1%
2016	49,504	0.3%
2015	49,372	0.8%
2014	48,964	0.7%
2013	48,621	1.5%
2012	47,899	-0.1%
2011	47,938	-

Race / Ethnicity in Downers Grove

White

84.3% (41,540)

African American

3.3% (1,640)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

5.2% (2,576)

Hawaiian

0.0% (1)

Other

0.0% (18)

Two Or More

2.0% (1,006)

Hispanic

5.0% (2,482)

Race	Downers Grove	IL	USA
White	84.3%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	3.3%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	5.2%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.0%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	5.0%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Downers Grove

Female

51.3% (25,249)

Male

48.7% (24,014)

Gender	Downers Grove	IL	USA
Female	51.3%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.7%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Downers Grove for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (492)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (985)

High School / GED

14.0% (6,896)

Some College

17.0% (8,374)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (3,448)

Bachelor's Degree

35.0% (17,242)

Master's Degree

17.0% (8,374)

Professional Degree

4.0% (1,970)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (1,477)

Education	Downers Grove	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	14.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	35.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	17.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Downers Grove, Illinois

Less than $10,000

4.0% (195,435)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.3% (114,861)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.5% (368,829)

$25,000 to $34,999

4.4% (215,762)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.7% (428,831)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.9% (687,208)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.0% (494,221)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.5% (961,259)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.9% (587,041)

$200,000 or more

17.7% (872,847)

Income	Downers Grove	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	4.0%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.3%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.5%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.4%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.7%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.9%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.0%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.5%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.9%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	17.7%	8.8%	8.3%