Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,791
Population
50,339
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Chicago suburb basks in nature and tranquility.
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Downers Grove earned its name from a lush grove of old-growth bur oak trees that once stood out against the Illinois savanna, and that same love of greenery still shapes everyday life in this DuPage County village 22 miles west of Chicago. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy trails at Lyman Woods, open prairie at Belmont Prairie, and lakeside paths around Barth Pond in Patriots Park, while downtown keeps things lively with specialty shops, the farmers market, and the historic Tivoli Theatre drawing weekend crowds. Three Metra BNSF stops provide straightforward commutes to Chicago’s Union Station, and quick access to I-88 and I-55 connects residents to job corridors throughout the western suburbs. The rental landscape ranges from walkable apartment communities near Main Street Station to quieter townhome-style options in neighborhoods like Pierce Downer and the Belmont Station corridor. Midwestern University and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital anchor steady activity on the town’s edges, while each summer the village hosts the Downers Grove Rotary Criterion bicycle race, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most competitive cycling events.
Explore the City
Ballydoyle Irish Pub is a cozy pub for Irish and American bites and live music in Downers Grove.
The Downers Grove Metra makes getting from Doerhoefer Park to downtown Chicago a breeze.
Sit and relax on the edge of the pond Prince Pond in Downers Grove and enjoy the nature views.
Enjoy the serene surroundings at Maple Grove Forest Preserve in Downers Grove.
Downers Grove residents enjoy a walk through the bustling downtown area.
Downers Grove residents enjoy the nature trails at the nearby Morton Arboretum.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,477
Average: $132,055
Education
23,455
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,015
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Downers Grove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downers Grove, IL is $1,755 for a studio, $1,789 for one bedroom, $2,252 for two bedrooms, and $2,554 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downers Grove has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,789/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$3,734/month
1,952 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,117/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downers Grove, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
491 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Pierce Downer Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
338 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
319 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
335 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
105 Students
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,047 Students
Community H S Dist 99 - South High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,551 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
105 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Belmont Prairie
- Lyman Woods Interpretive Center
- Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
- Four Lakes Village
- The Morton Arboretum
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.