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Elmhurst, IL


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Elmhurst, Illinois

Elmhurst, Illinois is 8 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 15 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Du Page county. The city is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Elmhurst is 42,762.

The People and Families of Elmhurst

In Elmhurst, about 61% of adults are married. Elmhurst, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elmhurst had a median family income of $81,496. Elmhurst is one of the richer cities in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Elmhurst. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Elmhurst is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Elmhurst political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $50,665. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Elmhurst Housing

Of the housing in Elmhurst, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Elmhurst is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Elmhurst, 85% of commuters drive to work. Elmhurst offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Elmhurst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyElmhurst People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyElmhurst Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Elmhurst College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elmhurst Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Elmhurst Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Elmhurst Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Elmhurst Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elmhurst, IL

Comparing Elmhurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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Historic Elmhurst

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Elmhurst (C. & N.W. Ry. Chicago and North Western Railway Station) between 1880 and 1899

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Elmhurst (C. & N.W. Ry. Chicago and North Western Railway Station) between 1880 and 1899

Chicago & North Western Railway station between 1880 and 1899

Chicago & North Western Railway station between 1880 and 1899

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