Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Yorkville
Yorkville, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,351
Population
26,089
Renter Mix
18% Rent
The city with a river in its heart
Suburb
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Commuter
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River
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Yorkville is a small city on the banks of the Fox River, about fifty miles west of the Chicago Loop. The community is positioned right where the suburbs begin fading into the surrounding farmlands, giving residents a unique environment with suburban comforts at home and both rural tranquility and urban excitement just minutes away. The area provides numerous great opportunities to spend quality time outdoors: Raging Waves Waterpark on the north side of town is a popular attraction for folks all across the region, and Silver Springs State Park just down the river offers a beautiful venue for folks to enjoy the natural beauty of northeastern Illinois. In addition to the close access to Chicago, living in Yorkville allows you to easily take advantage of the resources and attractions in larger neighboring cities like Aurora and Naperville.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,795
Average: $115,821
Education
6,874
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,318
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Yorkville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Yorkville, IL is $1,351 for one bedroom, $2,018 for two bedrooms, and $2,775 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yorkville has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
957 Sq Ft
House
$2,892/month
2,089 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,389/month
1,634 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Yorkville, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
683 Students
Public
Grades K-5
540 Students
Grande Reserve Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Autumn Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
Public
Grades K-5
198 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,105 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,118 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Laws of Nature Center
- Silver Springs Fish and Wildlife Area
- Big Rock Forest Preserve
- Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
- Blackberry Farm
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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.