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North Aurora.
About
Life in North Aurora
Life in North Aurora is genuinely suburban in the best sense—you get a real community that's stable and family-oriented without feeling like you're living in someone else's shadow, even though you're technically a village bordering Aurora. With a median household income around $114,305 and median home values near $342,000, you're looking at solid middle-to-upper-middle-class territory that feels affordable compared to closer-in Chicago suburbs, though the $1,504 median rent shows it's not cheap. The job market here is reasonably healthy with a 4.7% unemployment rate, and your 28-minute average commute to work keeps things manageable—plus Interstate 88 gives you direct access either deeper into the Chicago metro or westward toward the Quad Cities if your job takes you that direction.
North Aurora at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in North Aurora: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Aurora, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.9%), and 15.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.1%
of households
Married Couples
48.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 18% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in North Aurora
In North Aurora, rent runs 18% above the IL average, and home values are 30% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,790
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $404,361 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in North Aurora
Unemployment in Kane County, which includes North Aurora, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
North Aurora: Kane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Aurora is about 4% of Kane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Aurora Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.5 min avg
How North Aurora residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Aurora, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Aurora runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,158.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Aurora Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kane County, which includes North Aurora, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,500 |
| 2024 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $700,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 23 | Hail | $250,000 |
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
Kane County, county-wide
North Aurora is about 4% of Kane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kane County, which includes North Aurora, is typically good — 226 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
226
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Kane County, county-wide
North Aurora is about 4% of Kane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Aurora has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.86" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.83" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.05" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.86" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.86" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.37" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.71" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Aurora
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Aurora's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Presence Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Aurora
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Geneva
Copley Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Aurora
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.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Aurora
North Aurora's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Aurora (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (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, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Aurora
North Aurora has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Aurora
Messenger Public Library Of North Aurora
113 Oak Street, North Aurora
Cities Near North Aurora
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Aurora?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Aurora FAQ
Is North Aurora, Illinois affordable?⌄
North Aurora's median rent is $1,504/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $114,305/year. Median home value is $342,100.
Is North Aurora, Illinois safe?⌄
North Aurora's violent crime rate was 143 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 1158 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Aurora, Illinois?⌄
Kane County, which includes North Aurora, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Aurora, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in North Aurora is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,504/month and median household income is $114,305/year. The median home value is $342,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Aurora, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in North Aurora is 27 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