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Elmhurst

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in DuPage County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Illinois
  • 104 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Elmhurst is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 46,139. Elmhurst is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Elmhurst offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Elmhurst there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Elmhurst and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Elmhurst are highly rated.
    About Elmhurst...
    Population
    46,139

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $394,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,505
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Elmhurst Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      47
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      119.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,013.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      51.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Elmhurst

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,222
    National
    $55,322
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    Elmhurst Reviews

    104 reviews
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    Love this town. I have come here for school and I plan on staying once I graduate! Everything is conveniently located, the people are friendly, and the downtown is gorgeous. I love that I can easily commute to the city via metra and not have to worry about wasting gas on the expressway. However Elmhurst is situated in between 3 major expressways making getting anywhere, possible! Wouldn't change a thing!
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    Elmhurst is a safe, expensive town. It’s known for its good public schools, with a competitive atmosphere. I am a senior at York High School. The teachers are amazing but it seems the school board and town care more about test scores than the well being of their students. This is a rich town. The town is full of McMansions and high mortgages. For a nice two-story house you could get anywhere else for $300,000, you could only get a small ranch here. The town has no diversity. I think more than 90% of the population here is white. The lack of diversity is uncomfortable and not talked about. Many people here commute to Chicago for their jobs since it’s nearby. Overall, Elmhurst is a nice, bland town. There is little to do here, besides Chicago. The people here are quite boring as well. Many make over $200,000 and drive fancy cars. As a kid here this saddens me. I feel I missed out, living in the Elmhurst bubble. I’m fortunate to live here though. It’s all preferential.
    As a high school student living in Elmhurst, I've found that it is a great town for families that like big houses. Elmhurst has great amenities, such as: a fabulous library, 2 public pools, nice clean parks, and a lot of great programs to get involved. It has great public schools, too - if you're a fan of little diversity. Oh, and if you love 3 story mansions for your family of 3, then this is the perfect spot. There is always a new mansion being built here.