Downers Grove, IL

Living in Downers Grove

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Bikeability 69
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Walkability 54
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 24
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 72
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Schools 42
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Residents

49k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
56% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office25%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$353k Median Home Value +$1.6k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$364 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downers Grove

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DuPage County16

Property Crime in Downers Grove

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DuPage County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 10
Feb 28 2 7
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 28 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downers Grove

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado11
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downers Grove, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downers Grove, IL

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St Joseph
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Downers Grove, IL

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Wheaton College
7 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downers Grove, IL

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Airports

Airports near Downers Grove, IL

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