Elmhurst, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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

Population

46,571

Unemployment

4.7%

Poverty

3.4%

Median Home

$442,400

Median Income

$123,869

Median Rent

$1,490

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Elmhurst SnackAbility

10
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

9.5

Commute

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Elmhurst, IL Cost Of Living

131
Elmhurst's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Elmhurst	Illinois	National Average
Overall	131	98	100

Services	113	95	100
Groceries	107	97	100
Health	101	99	100
Housing	192	96	100
Transportation	112	105	100
Utilities	94	94	100

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Rankings for Elmhurst in Illinois

Ranks #12 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #33 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Ranks #47 in Safest Places In Illinois

Map Of Elmhurst, IL

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Population over time in Elmhurst

Year	Population	% Change
2020	46,571	0.5%
2019	46,331	0.4%
2018	46,139	0.9%
2017	45,742	0.6%
2016	45,469	0.8%
2015	45,105	0.8%
2014	44,745	0.8%
2013	44,385	1.0%
2012	43,934	0.4%
2011	43,753	-

Race / Ethnicity in Elmhurst

White

81.7% (38,049)

African American

1.4% (647)

American Indian

0.1% (32)

Asian

6.1% (2,862)

Hawaiian

0.0% (9)

Other

0.0% (16)

Two Or More

3.0% (1,382)

Hispanic

7.7% (3,574)

Race	Elmhurst	IL	USA
White	81.7%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	1.4%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	6.1%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.0%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	7.7%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Elmhurst

Female

50.8% (23,655)

Male

49.2% (22,915)

Gender	Elmhurst	IL	USA
Female	50.8%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	49.2%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elmhurst for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (465)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (931)

High School / GED

13.0% (6,054)

Some College

16.0% (7,451)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (2,794)

Bachelor's Degree

34.0% (15,834)

Master's Degree

20.0% (9,314)

Professional Degree

5.0% (2,328)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (1,397)

Education	Elmhurst	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	13.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	34.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	20.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Elmhurst, Illinois

Less than $10,000

2.2% (103,349)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.5% (67,883)

$15,000 to $24,999

2.9% (133,827)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.2% (239,948)

$35,000 to $49,999

6.4% (295,917)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.4% (623,421)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.5% (443,599)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.7% (917,399)

$150,000 to $199,999

14.4% (670,801)

$200,000 or more

24.9% (1,160,950)

Income	Elmhurst	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	2.2%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.5%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.9%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.2%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	6.4%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.4%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.5%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.7%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	14.4%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	24.9%	8.8%	8.3%