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North Aurora, Illinois

Introduction to North Aurora, Illinois

North Aurora, Illinois, in Kane county, is 3 miles NW of Aurora, Illinois and 35 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area. About 10,585 people live in North Aurora.

North Aurora History

North Aurora was initially known as "Schneider's Mill" or "Schneider's Crossing." The foundation of the village was laid in 1834 by John Peter Schneider, a German immigrant who also established a mill and dam on the Fox River. Schneider Elementary School in North Aurora is named after him.

North Aurora and nearby Attractions

  • Green Valley Golf Course
  • Fox Valley Country Club
  • Hollywood Casino Aurora
  • Mooseheart Cemetery
  • Batavia Depot Museum
  • Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Things To Do In North Aurora

Aurora Island Park, Highland Park, Schneider Park, and Goodwin Park provide a host of recreational activities to the residents and visitors of North Aurora. Green Valley Golf Course allows visitors to enjoy a relaxing game of golf.

North Aurora Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the nearest major airport.

North Aurora Higher Education

Waubonsee Community College, North Central College, Elgin Community College, and Benedictine University provide higher education to the people of North Aurora.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%North Aurora Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%North Aurora People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%North Aurora Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%North Aurora Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%North Aurora Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%North Aurora College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%North Aurora Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of North Aurora, IL

Comparing North Aurora 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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