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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Elmhurst, 85% of commuters drive to work. Elmhurst offers good access to public transportation.
Elmhurst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Elmhurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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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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