City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

North Aurora, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Aurora - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

18,375
Residents
$111,781
Median income
$323,900
Median home
$1,781
Median rent (state)

North Aurora - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, North Aurora lands in the 84th percentile for household income and the 63rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

84th
percentile, household income
68th
percentile, home value
72nd
percentile, median rent
63rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Aurora, IL

18,375 people live in North Aurora, Illinois - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. North Aurora households earn a median of $111,781 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.8%. Typical homes in North Aurora are valued around $323,900, and the median resident age is 42.1 years. 40.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 66.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 45 residential building permits were authorized in North Aurora (Construction Slowdown), down 49% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. North Aurora reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1006.5 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Illinois scores 100.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,781 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $240 across Illinois, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in North Aurora report an average commute of 23.1 minutes, with 73.8% driving alone and 17.8% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 94.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

18,375 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$111,781 /yr

Poverty 2.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does North Aurora compare to other US cities?

Where North Aurora sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 84% higher than other cities
Home value 68% pricier than other cities
Median rent 72% pricier than other cities
Safety 63% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Illinois and the picture shifts: North Aurora ranks #247 of 455 Illinois cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Aurora against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Median Home Value is North Aurora's strongest outlier among Illinois cities

Among the 1,315 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, North Aurora ranks #118 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Aurora only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#142 of 1,311
89th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#17 of 1,336
77th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#118 of 1,315
91st percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#1,045 of 1,335
21st percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#175 of 1,336
87th percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

84thIncome percentile
63rdSafety percentile

84th percentile nationally for median household income · 63rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

North Aurora's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

North Aurora's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 59 Avg. percentile National median
North Aurora's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How North Aurora's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$323,900 32nd percentile more affordable than 32% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Aurora $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Aurora, IL North Aurora, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Aurora, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Aurora, IL median $111,781/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Aurora, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Aurora, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 40.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
18,375
Median Income
$111,781
Median Home Value
$323,900
Median Age
42.1
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor force participation
66.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1006.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
134.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
871.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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18,000 residents18,500 residents19,000 residents19,500 residents20,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 18,312 residents 19,406 residents ▲ +6.0%
North Aurora's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
45
housing units authorized
Single-Family
43
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 89
2020 69
2021 101
2022 300
2023 117
2024 45

Permit volume decreased 49% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.1 minutes
Drive Alone
73.8%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
1.0%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
17.8%
Other
1.0%

Based on 9,833 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Aurora sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,781/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Bellwood
18,373 people
East St. Louis
18,278 people
Sycamore
18,243 people
Franklin Park
18,233 people
Shorewood
18,218 people
Bensenville
18,576 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Aurora's 18,375 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Albert Lea, MN
18,379 people
Ronkonkoma, NY
18,368 people
New River, AZ
18,365 people
Oconomowoc, WI
18,385 people
Brook Park, OH
18,359 people
Tallmadge, OH
18,394 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Aurora's $111,781 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fountain Valley, CA
$111,797 median income
Atlantis, FL
$111,750 median income
Plymouth, MI
$111,742 median income
East Pepperell, MA
$111,736 median income
New Windsor, MD
$111,731 median income
Alpine, CA
$111,723 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Aurora, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Aurora, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.3% 8.3% 9.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.4% White 73.3% Black or African American 8.3% Asian 3.7% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.4% Two or more races 9.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Aurora compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Aurora (this city) 18,375 $111,781
Bellwood 18,373 $76,990
East St. Louis 18,278 $30,992
Sycamore 18,243 $80,837
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Aurora, IL?

What is the population of North Aurora, IL? +

18,375 people live in North Aurora, IL according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Aurora, IL? +

North Aurora households earn a median of $111,781 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Aurora? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Aurora; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

Is North Aurora, IL safe? +

North Aurora has a total crime rate of 1006.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in North Aurora, IL? +

The median home value in North Aurora is $323,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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