Elmhurst, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 45,272 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.9%
 
Males: 22,305  (49.3%)
Females: 22,967  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60126.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $136,946 (it was $69,794 in 2000)
Elmhurst:

$136,946
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $74,783 (it was $32,015 in 2000)

Elmhurst city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $521,473 (it was $204,700 in 2000)
Elmhurst:

$521,473
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $433,995; detached houses: $492,825; townhouses or other attached units: $285,868; in 2-unit structures: $431,179; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $200,671; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $198,436; mobile homes: $67,019

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,769.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elmhurst: 103.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.7%
(3.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.6% for Black residents, 3.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.4% for American Indian residents, 10.5% for other race residents, 2.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Elmhurst, IL (2022)
    • 34,13975.6%White alone
    • 4,2509.4%Hispanic
    • 3,4337.6%Asian alone
    • 2,0954.6%Two or more races
    • 8351.8%Black alone
    • 1370.3%Other race alone
    • 40.01%American Indian alone

Races in Elmhurst detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Elmhurst, Illinois as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elmhurst is 4,153 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Elmhurst by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(6.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
5
(11.3)
0
(0.0)
5
(11.2)
2
(4.4)
8
(17.4)
3
(6.5)
1
(2.2)
3
(6.4)
6
(12.8)
12
(25.6)
7
(14.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
7
(15.9)
5
(11.3)
16
(36.0)
4
(8.8)
6
(13.1)
4
(8.7)
9
(19.4)
9
(19.2)
9
(19.1)
11
(23.5)
5
(10.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
10
(22.7)
9
(20.3)
11
(24.7)
6
(13.2)
3
(6.5)
6
(13.0)
16
(34.5)
22
(47.0)
8
(17.0)
13
(27.7)
27
(57.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
85
(192.7)
100
(226.0)
112
(251.9)
57
(125.3)
63
(137.2)
64
(138.7)
68
(146.8)
56
(119.8)
63
(134.0)
71
(151.5)
61
(129.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
545
(1,235)
498
(1,125)
483
(1,086)
476
(1,046)
438
(954.1)
412
(892.7)
452
(975.9)
474
(1,014)
371
(788.9)
391
(834.5)
388
(824.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
25
(56.7)
27
(61.0)
27
(60.7)
22
(48.4)
5
(10.9)
10
(21.7)
16
(34.5)
24
(51.3)
10
(21.3)
16
(34.1)
32
(68.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(6.8)
2
(4.5)
1
(2.2)
3
(6.5)
1
(2.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(6.4)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index85.873.290.763.380.957.566.573.362.079.874.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Elmhurst detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 87 (66 officers - 61 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: Italian (10.1%), Irish (10.0%), German (9.7%), European (7.6%), Polish (7.5%), American (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/14/1882

Elevation: 685 feet

Land area: 10.3 square miles.

Population density: 4,410 people per square mile   (average).

Elmhurst, Illinois map

4,770 residents are foreign born (4.4% Asia, 3.4% Europe, 2.2% Latin America).

This city:

10.6%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $9,027 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $7,957 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oak Park, IL (7.9 miles , pop. 52,524).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (14.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Berkeley, IL (1.3 miles ),
Villa Park, IL (1.3 miles ),
Hillside, IL (1.6 miles ),
Northlake, IL (1.6 miles ),
Oakbrook Terrace, IL (1.7 miles ),
Stone Park, IL (1.8 miles ),
Bellwood, IL (1.9 miles ),
Oak Brook, IL (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 41.89 N, Longitude: 87.94 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +9,225 (+20.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 8,369 (37.8%)

Area code: 630

Distribution of median household income in Elmhurst, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elmhurst, IL in 2022

Elmhurst satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 78 buildings, average cost: $636,500
  • 2021: 97 buildings, average cost: $556,000
  • 2020: 65 buildings, average cost: $444,600
  • 2019: 90 buildings, average cost: $538,300
  • 2018: 95 buildings, average cost: $471,400
  • 2017: 97 buildings, average cost: $476,500
  • 2016: 128 buildings, average cost: $430,400
  • 2015: 138 buildings, average cost: $434,300
  • 2014: 145 buildings, average cost: $462,100
  • 2013: 118 buildings, average cost: $442,700
  • 2012: 123 buildings, average cost: $349,000
  • 2011: 63 buildings, average cost: $443,500
  • 2010: 46 buildings, average cost: $426,700
  • 2009: 38 buildings, average cost: $447,600
  • 2008: 64 buildings, average cost: $393,700
  • 2007: 108 buildings, average cost: $452,700
  • 2006: 262 buildings, average cost: $202,200
  • 2005: 212 buildings, average cost: $352,900
  • 2004: 305 buildings, average cost: $273,200
  • 2003: 234 buildings, average cost: $276,200
  • 2002: 458 buildings, average cost: $79,000
  • 2001: 174 buildings, average cost: $242,400
  • 2000: 152 buildings, average cost: $248,700
  • 1999: 254 buildings, average cost: $86,100
  • 1998: 198 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 1997: 84 buildings, average cost: $154,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Elmhurst, IL residents
Average permit cost in Elmhurst, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Elmhurst, IL
Historical housing units in Elmhurst, IL

Population change in the 1990s: +573 (+1.4%).
Most common industries in Elmhurst, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.0%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.5%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.8%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Elmhurst, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Computer specialists (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Computer specialists (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Top executives (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)

Average climate in Elmhurst, Illinois

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Elmhurst, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 121. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

121
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.237. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.237
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 15.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.8
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.36
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 31.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.9
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0177. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0177
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Elmhurst-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.6 miles away from the Elmhurst city center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elmhurst-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 238.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 212.5 miles away from Elmhurst center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 238.0 miles away from Elmhurst center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 270.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in DuPage County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elmhurst topographic map

Hospitals in Elmhurst:

  • ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Proprietary, provides emergency services, 155 EAST BRUSH HILL ROAD)
  • ELMHURST OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER (1200 S YORK ROAD)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPICE DIV ELMHURST (855 NORTH CHURCH CT)

Nursing Homes in Elmhurst:

  • ELMBROOK NURSING (127 WEST DIVERSEY)
  • ELMHURST EXTENDED CARE CTR (200 EAST LAKE STREET)
  • LEXINGTON OF ELMHURST (420 WEST BUTTERFIELD ROAD)

Dialysis Facilities in Elmhurst:

  • DUPAGE PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SERVICES (501 W. LAKE STREET, SUITE 201)
  • FMC - VILLA PARK (133 E. BRUSH HILL RD.)
  • PRS, LLC (188 W. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SUITE 315)

Home Health Centers in Elmhurst:

  • ALPHONSA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (627 N YORK RD, UNIT G)
  • ANGEL HEALTH CARE, LLC (743 N WILLOW ROAD)
  • ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH (855 NORTH CHURCH COURT)
  • NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CARE, LLC (257 NORTH WEST AVENUE, SUITE 200)

Heliports located in Elmhurst:

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Amtrak stations near Elmhurst:

  • 7 miles: LA GRANGE ROAD (LA GRANGE, 25 W. BURLINGTON AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: SUMMIT (ARCHER & CENTER AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: NAPERVILLE (E. 4TH & ELLSWORTH AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

College/University in Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst College (Full-time enrollment: 3,364; Location: 190 Prospect Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: public.elmhurst.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Elmhurst:

  • Triton College (about 6 miles; River Grove, IL; Full-time enrollment: 8,817)
  • Chamberlain College of Nursing-Illinois (about 7 miles; Addison, IL; FT enrollment: 8,977)
  • Dominican University (about 7 miles; River Forest, IL; FT enrollment: 2,971)
  • Concordia University-Chicago (about 7 miles; River Forest, IL; FT enrollment: 3,944)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc (about 8 miles; Glendale Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 2,281)
  • College of DuPage (about 8 miles; Glen Ellyn, IL; FT enrollment: 18,910)
  • Wheaton College (about 9 miles; Wheaton, IL; FT enrollment: 2,948)

Public high school in Elmhurst:

Private high schools in Elmhurst:

  • TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 384, Location: 1061 S PROSPECT AVE, Grades: 9-12)
  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 340, Location: 217 S COTTAGE HILL AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Elmhurst:

Private elementary/middle schools in Elmhurst:

  • TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN P-8 (Students: 750, Location: 188 W BUTTERFIELD RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 543, Location: 132 W ARTHUR ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • VISITATION SCHOOL (Students: 506, Location: 851 S YORK L, Grades: PK-8)
  • IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (Students: 212, Location: 148 E 3RD ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • PYTHAGORAS CHILDRENS ACADEMY (Students: 89, Location: 893 N CHURCH RD, Grades: PK-3)
See full list of schools located in Elmhurst

Library in Elmhurst:

  • ELMHURST PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,752,233; Location: 125 SOUTH PROSPECT AVENUE; 287,698 books; 23,591 audio materials; 19,895 video materials; 41 local licensed databases; 17 state licensed databases; 9 other licensed databases; 534 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Elmhurst: Kranz Forum (A), Elmhurst Fire Department Station 2 (B), Elmhurst Fire Department Station 1 (C), A C Buehler Library (D), Superior Air - Ground Ambulance Service (E), Dinkmeyer Hall (F), Frick Center (G), Goebel Hall (H), Iron Hall (I), Lehmann Hall (J), Memorial Hall (K), Niebuhr Hall (L), Old Main (M), Schaible Science Center (N), Schick Hall (O), Stanger Hall (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Elmhurst Crossing Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Elmhurst include: Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel (A), Bethel Assembly of God Church (B), Bethel United Church of Christ (C), Christ United Methodist Church (D), Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (E), Elmhurst Presbyterian Church (F), Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church (G), Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (H), First Baptist Church of Elmhurst (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Arlington Cemetery (1), Elm Lawn Cemetery (2), Mount Emblem Cemetery (3), Saint Marys Elmhurst Cemetery (4), Glos Cemetery (5), College Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Elmhurst include: York Commons Park (1), Washington Park (2), Conrad Fisher Park (3), Crestview Park (4), Berens Park (5), Golden Meadows Park (6), Pioneer Park (7), Pluckett Park (8), Marjorie Davis Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Elmhurst Historical Museum (120 East Park Avenue), Elmhurst Art Museum (150 South Cottage Hill Avenue), Elmhurst City - City Hall (Museums; 209 North York), Elmhurst Historical Society (Historical Places & Services; 182 North Larch Avenue), Studio For Experimental Painting (Art Museums; 109 East 1st Street), Bob James Magic Shop (Arcades & Amusements; 107 Addison Ave), Dare 2 Dream Vacations (Tours & Charters; 728 N Willow), Chicago Is (Tours & Charters; 188 West Industrial Drive Suite 16B).

Hotels: AmeriSuites Chicago / Elmhurst - O'Hare (410 West Lake Street), Extended Stay America - Chicago/Elmhurst (550 W Grand Ave), Holiday Inn Elmhurst (624 North York Street), Citrus Hills Lodge Inc (110 East North End Avenue).

Birthplace of: James Philip - Politician, Jeff Hornacek - Basketball player, Steve Rushin - Sportswriter, Elizabeth Engstrom - Novelist, Fred Lorenzen - Racing driver, Garth Lagerwey - Soccer player, Jody Gerut - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates, born: Sep 18, 1977), John Witt - Baseball writer, Rachel Melvin - Actress, Daniel Cronin - Politician.

DuPage County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elmhurst and their reported violations in the past:

ELMHURST (Population served: 43,298, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-16-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-16-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2008)
MAYWOOD SPORTSMANS CLUB (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2008)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elmhurst that have no violations reported:

  • UP CHUCK'S (Serves MI, Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THE PRAIRIE CLUB (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 1, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Elmhurst in 2010:

  • 910 people in college/university student housing
  • 373 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 8 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 7 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Elmhurst in 2000:

  • 821 people in nursing homes
  • 724 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 30 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 10 people in religious group quarters
  • 4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 2 people in other group homes

Banks with most branches in Elmhurst (2011 data):

  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Elmhurst Branch, St. Charles & West Avenue Banking Ce, Elmhurst Plaza Branch, Elmhurst Dominicks. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Suburban Bank & Trust Company: at 150 Butterfield Road, Park Avenue Branch, Spring Road Branch, North Elmhurst Branch. Info updated 2011/04/06: Bank assets: $581.8 mil, Deposits: $499.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Suburban Illinois Bancorp, Inc.
  • Community Bank of Elmhurst: 106 Schiller Street Branch, Community Bank Of Elmhurst, Lexington Square Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $159.4 mil, Deposits: $146.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Of Elmhurst, Inc.
  • TCF National Bank: Schiller/Elmhurst Jewel Branch at 153 Schiller Street, branch established on 2001/08/08; York/Butterfield Jewel Branch #2260 at 944 York Road, branch established on 1996/10/17. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $19,007.0 mil, Deposits: $12,377.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 441 total offices, Holding Company: Tcf Financial Corporation
  • Bank of America, National Association: Elmhurst South at 1000 South York Road, branch established on 1889/01/01; Elmhurst North at 205 North Addison, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • BMO Harris Bank National Association: Harris Bank Branch at 115 W 3rd Street, branch established on 2009/01/01; Harris Elmhurst - York Branch at 1121 South York Road, branch established on 2008/01/14. Info updated 2011/07/14: Bank assets: $97,264.0 mil, Deposits: $75,624.6 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, 717 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: York Rd. / Elmhurst Branch at 590 York Road, branch established on 1954/07/09; Addison Street / Elmhurst at 100 Addison Street, branch established on 1954/07/09. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • MB Financial Bank, National Association: Elmhurst Branch at 990 North York Road, branch established on 1969/07/01. Info updated 2010/04/27: Bank assets: $9,792.4 mil, Deposits: $7,757.4 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 93 total offices, Holding Company: Mb Financial, Inc
  • INLAND BANK & TRUST: Elmhurst Branch at 539 Spring Road, branch established on 2008/10/17. Info updated 2011/08/22: Bank assets: $1,288.7 mil, Deposits: $1,091.2 mil, headquarters in Oak Brook, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Inland Bancorp, Inc.
  • 9 other banks with 9 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Elmhurst:

Marital status in Elmhurst, IL
  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

For population 25 years and over in Elmhurst:

  • High school or higher: 96.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 63.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 28.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Elmhurst
Presidential Elections Results

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Neighborhoods in Elmhurst:

(Elmhurst, Illinois Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Elmhurst, IL (based on DuPage County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic373,82354
Evangelical Protestant120,953247
Other77,88980
Mainline Protestant71,909126
Orthodox8,46010
Black Protestant3,0145
None260,876-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 175
DuPage County:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 8
Here:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 97
DuPage County:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 200
This county:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 671
DuPage County:

7.24 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
DuPage County:

24.0%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.4%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.2%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Elmhurst:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Elmhurst:

34.3%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Elmhurst:

59.3%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.1%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elmhurst, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 64$648,175$121,5337$12,440
Local Libraries 39$203,617$62,65157$73,672
Firefighters 38$429,640$135,6765$4,677
Streets and Highways 25$219,489$105,3553$11,191
Other and Unallocable 22$180,203$98,2936$12,083
Water Supply 17$132,237$93,3440$0
Financial Administration 16$129,527$97,1455$21,368
Police - Other 16$98,310$73,7333$5,248
Sewerage 13$113,254$104,5420$0
Natural Resources 9$139,274$185,6990$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 8$56,531$84,7972$2,510
Parks and Recreation 4$13,980$41,9404$8,656
Other Government Administration 4$24,204$72,61224$8,356
Fire - Other 1$5,793$69,5161$464
Totals for Government 276$2,394,233$104,097117$160,664

Elmhurst government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $1,231,000 ($27.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,184,000 ($26.15)
    Regular Highways: $380,000 ($8.39)
    Water Utilities: $86,000 ($1.90)
    Central Staff Services: $81,000 ($1.79)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $18,337,000 ($405.04)
    Water Utilities: $10,329,000 ($228.15)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,318,000 ($227.91)
    Regular Highways: $9,639,000 ($212.91)
    Libraries: $6,061,000 ($133.88)
    General - Other: $5,681,000 ($125.49)
    Sewerage: $5,268,000 ($116.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,457,000 ($76.36)
    Central Staff Services: $3,448,000 ($76.16)
    General Public Buildings: $1,057,000 ($23.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,026,000 ($22.66)
    Financial Administration: $985,000 ($21.76)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $839,000 ($18.53)
    Parking Facilities: $799,000 ($17.65)
    Health - Other: $434,000 ($9.59)
    Public Welfare - Other: $118,000 ($2.61)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,205,000 ($70.79)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $5,206,000 ($114.99)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $13,703,000 ($302.68)
    Regular Highways: $3,989,000 ($88.11)
    Water Utilities: $3,653,000 ($80.69)
    Central Staff Services: $3,339,000 ($73.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $935,000 ($20.65)
    Police Protection: $115,000 ($2.54)
    Libraries: $57,000 ($1.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,558,000 ($697.08)

Elmhurst government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $13,586,000 ($300.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,640,000 ($80.40)
    Other: $1,436,000 ($31.72)
    Parking Facilities: $675,000 ($14.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($0.86)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,484,000 ($54.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,630,000 ($58.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $544,000 ($12.02)
    Interest Earnings: $358,000 ($7.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,573,000 ($366.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $19,589,000 ($432.70)
    Highways: $2,594,000 ($57.30)
    Other: $413,000 ($9.12)
  • Tax - Property: $22,628,000 ($499.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,007,000 ($132.69)
    Other License: $5,033,000 ($111.17)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,337,000 ($73.71)
    Other Selective Sales: $2,590,000 ($57.21)

Elmhurst government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $95,700,000 ($2113.89)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $89,555,000 ($1978.15)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,145,000 ($135.74)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $826,000 ($18.25)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $626,000 ($13.83)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $200,000 ($4.42)

Elmhurst government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $42,456,000 ($937.80)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $626,000 ($13.83)

7.06% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($90,805 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.06%
Illinois average:

5.09%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($57 average AGI)
DuPage County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Cook County, IL  3.54% ($98,631 average AGI)
from Will County, IL  0.66% ($85,427)
from Kane County, IL  0.49% ($75,226)


8.01% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($102,485 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.01%
Illinois average:

6.10%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($42 average AGI)
DuPage County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Cook County, IL  2.29% ($79,856 average AGI)
to Will County, IL  0.87% ($84,786)
to Kane County, IL  0.85% ($83,579)
Businesses in Elmhurst, IL
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven3Jamba Juice1
AT&T1Jewel-Osco2
Ace Hardware2Jimmy John's2
Arby's1Just Tires1
Avenue1KFC2
BMW1Kmart1
Baskin-Robbins2Kohl's1
Bath & Body Works1Marriott1
Blockbuster1Mazda1
Buffalo Wild Wings1McDonald's2
Burger King3New Balance3
CVS1Nike8
Caribou Coffee1Panera Bread1
Chipotle1Penske1
Clarion1Pier 1 Imports1
Cold Stone Creamery1Safeway1
Curves1Sears1
DHL1Shoe Carnival1
Domino's Pizza1Starbucks3
DressBarn1Subway3
Dressbarn1Toyota1
Dunkin Donuts3U-Haul1
Extended Stay America1UPS10
FedEx5Vons1
GNC2Walgreens1
H&R Block1Wendy's1
Honda1YMCA1
Hyundai1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elmhurst:

  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMBI (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WJJG (1530 AM; daytime; 2 kW; ELMHURST, IL; Owner: JOSEPH J. GENTILE, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCSN (820 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WYPA, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGCI (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKTA (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elmhurst:

  • WRSE (88.7 FM; ELMHURST, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES, ELMHURST COLLEGE)
  • WLEY-FM (107.9 FM; AURORA, IL; Owner: WLEY LICENSING, INC.)
  • WMBI-FM (90.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
  • WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Elmhurst:

  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W57DN (Channel 57; ELGIN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W24AJ (Channel 24; AURORA, IL; Owner: NELSON TV, INC.)
  • W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Elmhurst fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 57Number of bridges
  • 610ft / 186mTotal length
  • $8,486,000Total costs
  • 1,828,175Total average daily traffic
  • 274,042Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Elmhurst, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 91950-1959
  • 301960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elmhurst, IL
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED65$256,024266$342,4471,727$300,36644$183,3181$650,00042$215,818
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$226,88030$363,099139$307,4207$70,4400$04$162,332
APPLICATIONS DENIED12$270,39137$322,041358$327,03614$153,0160$016$199,591
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$222,05722$289,046206$312,8386$218,7581$352,9507$267,453
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$276,32011$408,37875$316,3684$253,3880$02$174,280
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed mortgage data for all 9 tracts in Elmhurst, IL

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED32$296,30615$347,995
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$284,4808$260,344
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$299,3244$358,152
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$310,5302$239,080
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$442,5453$314,883
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Elmhurst, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Elmhurst, IL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 97. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 151 took place in 2003, and the least - 50 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Elmhurst, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (43.0%), and Outside Fires (31.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elmhurst, IL
    • 70943.0%Structure Fires
    • 52431.8%Outside Fires
    • 36121.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 553.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elmhurst, IL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Elmhurst, Illinois:

  • Extended Stay America - Chicago - Elmhurst - O'hare, 550 W Grand Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 , Phone: (630) 530-4353, Fax: (630) 530-4345
  • Clarion Inn, 933 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 , Phone: (630) 279-0700, Fax: (630) 279-0131
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Elmhurst, Illinois
Most common first names in Elmhurst, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John41374.7 years
Mary34780.6 years
William30275.5 years
Robert22872.8 years
George20376.6 years
Margaret20180.0 years
Joseph19676.4 years
James19072.2 years
Helen18881.3 years
Edward17074.8 years
Most common last names in Elmhurst, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson9778.6 years
Smith7178.2 years
Miller6178.5 years
Anderson5281.7 years
Nelson5078.5 years
Williams4478.7 years
Brown3279.0 years
Peterson2980.1 years
Sullivan2975.2 years
Mueller2877.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elmhurst, IL
  • 91.9%Utility gas
  • 7.0%Electricity
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.2%Other fuel
  • 0.1%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elmhurst, IL
  • 69.3%Utility gas
  • 22.8%Electricity
  • 4.0%No fuel used
  • 2.2%Other fuel
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Elmhurst compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Elmhurst on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time local library workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of libraries per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities where residents moved in more then 10 years ago (10,000+ households)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of elementary and middle school students in private schools (5,000+ students)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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