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Elmhurst, Illinois

Introduction to 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.

Elmhurst History

Elmhurst was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi Indian tribe. The area was first settled in by European immigrants around 1836. The Hill Cottage Tavern was opened in 1843. The area was named Cottage Hill in 1845. The Galena and Chicago Union Railroad entered the area around 1849. Cottage Hill was renamed Elmhurst in 1869 and officially incorporated in 1882. The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital was built in 1926.

Elmhurst and nearby Attractions

  • Elmhurst Art Museum
  • American Movie Palace Museum
  • McCormick House
  • Elmhurst Historical Museum
  • Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park

Things To Do In Elmhurst

You can enjoy a day trip with your family to the Elmhurst Salt Creek County Forest Preserve. Also worth visiting is the Conrad Fisher Park, Eldridge Park, Pluckett Park, York Commons Park, Crestview Park, and Pioneer Park. You can also visit the Elmhurst Historical Museum and Elmhurst Art Museum to learn more about the history of the city. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Elmhurst Crossing Shopping Center.

Elmhurst Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is very close to the city.

Elmhurst Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Elmhurst College, College of Du Page, Devry Institute of Technology, and Triton College.

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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