Downers Grove, IL
Living in Downers Grove
Bikeability69
Walkability54
Commute30
Public Transit76
Affordability24
Public Safety86
Airports94
Hospitals68
Colleges72
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Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+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
$95kMedian 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
$353kMedian Home Value+$1.6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Avery Coonley School
0 miles, S
St Joseph
1 miles, E
Downers Grove Adventist School
1 miles, SW
Downers Grove Christian School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Downers Grove, IL
Benedictine University
4 miles, W
National University of Health Sciences
5 miles, N
North Central College
6 miles, W
Wheaton College
7 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downers Grove, IL
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
2 miles, N
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
5 miles, E
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NE
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Downers Grove, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
14 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
14 miles, NE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
62 miles, NW
General Mitchell International Airport
80 miles, N