West Aurora, Aurora, IL

Living in West Aurora

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 22
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 68
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Schools 19
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Residents

16k Population -97 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black16%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value -$39k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$823 Median Monthly Rent +$193 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Aurora

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Kane County19

Property Crime in West Aurora

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Kane County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 26 2 7
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 26 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Aurora

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Aurora, Aurora, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Aurora, Aurora, IL

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Rosary High School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near West Aurora, Aurora, IL

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Aurora University
2 miles, SE
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North Central College
12 miles, E
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Wheaton College
15 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Aurora, Aurora, IL

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Linden Oaks Hospital
11 miles, E

Airports

Airports near West Aurora, Aurora, IL

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