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IL area data

Aurora, IL

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Aurora.

Population: 146,595 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Aurora, IL is $308,882 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,667 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,992/month. 43 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$308,882

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$308,882
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$308,882
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,667
Median list price
$320,783
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
367
For-sale inventory
254
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
277
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
115

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,992/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
43
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
9
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Indian Prairie CUSD 204, Kane ROE, Aurora East USD 131
Schools include
Reba O Steck Elementary School, Prairie Children Preschool, Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch, Still Middle School, Waubonsie Valley High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
279
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (9.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.3°F
Average low
41.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in
Annual snowfall
22.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
129
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,184
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
92,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
96,835

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Naper Aero Club Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
27
Hospitals include
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
160
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
40.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,315
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
580,016
Average weekly wage
$1,590
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,265

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AuroraState medianUS median
Typical home value$308,882$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$330,667$212,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,992/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,315$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Aurora, IL?
$308,882.
What is the median sale price in Aurora, IL?
$330,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Aurora, IL?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Aurora, IL?
Typical rent: $1,992/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Aurora, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, drought.
Is Aurora, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 279 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Aurora, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Aurora, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aurora, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Aurora, IL?
43 schools (22 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Aurora, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Aurora, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Aurora, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Aurora

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