Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
North Aurora
North Aurora, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,632
Population
19,608
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Bask in suburban amenities near Chicago
Suburban
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Riverside
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Active
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Scenic
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Quaint
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Growing
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Accessible
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Convenient
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Located about 35 miles west of Chicago, North Aurora is a growing community on the banks of the Fox River. Known for its many recreational opportunities, North Aurora offers residents and visitors access to a variety of parks, bike trails, and a nature center in town.
North Aurora also contains plenty of shopping opportunities, with vibrant downtown boutiques, retail centers along Orchard Road and Randall Road, and close proximity to the expansive Chicago Premium Outlets. North Aurora’s prime location along I-88 and the Lincoln Highway Corridor connects the village to Chicago and much of the United States.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,215
Average: $123,242
Education
5,889
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,710
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Aurora has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Aurora, IL is $1,635 for a studio, $1,624 for one bedroom, $2,123 for two bedrooms, and $2,874 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Aurora has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,624/month
745 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Aurora, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-5
472 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
585 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Red Oak Nature Center
- Dick Young Forest Preserve
- Geneva Park Butterfly House
- SciTech
- Blackberry Farm
Commuter Rail
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.