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Elmhurst is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 45,648. Elmhurst is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Elmhurst offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Elmhurst there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Elmhurst and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Elmhurst are highly rated.
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$516,900
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,843
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
Rent
20%
Own
80%
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
gradeB+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
57.4
national 282.7
Murder
national 6.1
Rape
14.9
national 40.7
Robbery
10.6
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
129.7
national 500.1
Theft
834.5
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
68
national 284
Residents
Diversity
gradeB+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
<10 years
14%
10-17 years
11%
18-24 years
8%
25-34 years
9%
35-44 years
13%
45-54 years
13%
55-64 years
14%
65+ years
18%
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Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
29%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
35%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
21%
national 28%
High school diploma or equivalent
12%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
3%
national 11%
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Working in Elmhurst
Median Household Income
$143,492
National
$75,149
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Elmhurst Reviews
Rating 4.01 out of 5 146 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Elmhurst is a small town with a big personality. The downtown area has an amazing variety of restaurants/cafes, stores, and local shops that has everything to fit your needs. The residents are friendly as well.
- Current Resident
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I've lived in Elmhurst for 25 years, born and raised here. The park district is a great asset. The schools are incredible. It is a friendly town. Though, it has gotten more expensive as years go on and there is not enough cultural diversity in town.
- Current Resident
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I love living here in Elmhurst, I always feel safe and love that it is only a thirty minute train ride to make it to the city. The public schools are great and the downtown area has lots to do and is extremely fun!
- Current Resident
- 5 months ago
