Elmhurst

You'll love this vibrant tree-lined community with a thriving downtown and museums!

The residents of Elmhurst treat their motto “Close to Everything, Unlike Anything” very seriously!

 

Just 16 miles west of Chicago, Elmhurst is a vibrant, tree-lined community with a thriving downtown, unique museums and excellent schools. Elmhurst City Center offers everything from boutiques to bowling, the 10-screen York Theatre, and many community events throughout the year. Wilder Park, voted ‘Best Suburban Park’ by Chicago Magazine, is home to the Elmhurst Art Museum and the Wilder Park Conservatory and Gardens. Just west of Wilder Park is Elmhurst College, a liberal arts college set on a tranquil, classically beautiful campus. Elmhurst’s unique neighborhoods are filled with a variety of housing styles, and with accolades such as “Top 50 Happiest Small Places in America”, Elmhurst is a special place to call home.

 

Elmhurst enjoys unparalleled proximity to O’Hare Airport and I-90, I-294 and 1-290 expressways. Elmhurst is also a stop on the Union Pacific West Line train, with express service into Chicago’s Loop.
 
 

 

Overview for Elmhurst, IL

47,822 people live in Elmhurst, where the median age is 40.9 and the average individual income is $62,726. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

47,822

Total Population

40.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$62,726

Average individual Income

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Demographics and Employment Data for Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst has 17,332 households, with an average household size of 2.68. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Elmhurst do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 47,822 people call Elmhurst home. The population density is 4,267.71 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

47,822

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.9

Median Age

49.11 / 50.89%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
17,332

Total Households

2.68

Average Household Size

$62,726

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Elmhurst, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Elmhurst. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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