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Aurora

#10 in Best Places to Live in Kane County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Illinois
  • 475 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Aurora is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 200,946. Aurora is in Kane County. Living in Aurora offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Aurora there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Aurora and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Aurora are above average.
    About Aurora...
    Population
    200,946

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $170,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,145
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Aurora Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      173.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      3
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      53.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      181.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,053.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      13%

    Working in Aurora

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,848
    National
    $55,322
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    Aurora Reviews

    475 reviews
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    I have been a resident in Aurora, IL for twelve years. As an employed wife, mother and homeowner I would recommend it to anyone looking to relocate to a suburb in Chicago. Although there is no public transit, there is more than sufficient major highway and wide streets that access great schools, libraries, churches and shopping areas. It offers a wide range of restaurants and entertainment for all age groups from theaters to night life. Aurora has a great mix of diverse families and there are many small and large businesses that employ many area residents. I love living in Aurora!
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    Indian Prarie School District 204 has excellent elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools! There are some great subdivisions in Aurora, such as Oakhurst and some of White Eagle. There is a great selection of grocery stores nearby, such as Walmart, Meijer, Target, Whole Foods, Costco, and Trader Joe's.
    I love the community feel in Aurora. Downtown Aurora is growing with lots of opportunities. The park district has many opportunities and activities from athletics, recreation, and community events. The park district has many parks as well as bike paths that connect the city. There are many diverse dining options in Aurora. Aurora also has many historical elements including homes and neighborhoods. Aurora has lots of opportunities for jobs and growth. Additionally, due to Aurora’s large size it has many high schools both private and public options. Aurora also has higher education options with Waubonsee Community college and Aurora University.