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About
Life in Addison
Addison works well if you're seeking a no-frills suburban base for commuting into Chicago or working in the logistics and corporate sector that dominates the local economy. The 26-minute average commute is reasonable for the region, and job availability in distribution, manufacturing, and office parks is solid with a 4.3% unemployment rate. Housing is moderately priced for the Chicago area—median homes around $341,000 and rent around $1,238 monthly—making it more affordable than many nearby suburbs, though you're still paying for proximity to the city and airport.
Addison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Foreign-Born
36.9%
Broadband Internet
90.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Addison: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Addison, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.4%), and 38.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
56.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Addison
In Addison, home values are 30% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,662
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $378,984 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Addison and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Addison is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Addison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute25.6 min avg
How Addison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Addison, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Addison runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
137
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
688.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Addison Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Addison, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Addison is about 4% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Addison, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Addison is about 4% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Addison has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
38.4"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.97" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.71" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.42" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Addison
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Addison's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Glendale Heights
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Elk Grove Village
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Elmhurst
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Addison
Addison's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Addison
Chamberlain University-Illinois
Private for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
11.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,372 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 27% graduate · median earnings $47,007 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,640 students · in-state tuition $5,662 · 30% graduate · median earnings $47,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,561 students · in-state tuition $40,608 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,693 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Addison
Addison has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
51 mi awayPublic Libraries in Addison
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison
Cities Near Addison
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Addison FAQ
Is Addison, Illinois affordable?⌄
Addison's median rent is $1,245/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $90,431/year. Median home value is $341,300.
Is Addison, Illinois safe?⌄
Addison's violent crime rate was 137 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 688 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Addison, Illinois?⌄
Addison has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Addison, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Addison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,245/month and median household income is $90,431/year. The median home value is $341,300. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Addison, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Addison is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from