Population 47,608 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmhurst
Household size in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Elmhurst sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.74, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Elmhurst is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Elmhurst, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elmhurst
Renters in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Elmhurst is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Elmhurst: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Elmhurst is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,255 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,478 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,698 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,982 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$727 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Elmhurst costs $1,982 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $727 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elmhurst
Bachelor's degrees in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Elmhurst is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Elmhurst has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Elmhurst: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Elmhurst than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elmhurst compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | 2.67 | 42.6 | 4.2% | 19.5% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,982 | 64.1% | 96.1% | 4.0% |
| Berkeley | 2.80 | 43.0 | 15.2% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,456 | 18.0% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| Villa Park | 2.80 | 38.5 | 7.7% | 24.3% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,897 | 35.2% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| Hillside | 2.70 | 44.0 | 12.4% | 27.1% | 6.4% | 1960 | $1,181 | 23.9% | 81.8% | 4.7% |
| Northlake | 2.84 | 42.0 | 10.5% | 26.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,700 | 14.7% | 75.3% | 5.2% |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2.10 | 45.1 | 5.6% | 50.9% | 14.8% | 1977 | $2,089 | 50.0% | 95.5% | 6.5% |
| Stone Park | 3.96 | 29.0 | 30.2% | 54.2% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,425 | 12.1% | 70.2% | 6.8% |
| Bellwood | 3.06 | 41.1 | 18.6% | 21.7% | 8.2% | 1954 | $1,360 | 17.1% | 84.4% | 5.9% |
| Bensenville | 2.73 | 41.3 | 11.7% | 45.2% | 4.8% | 1969 | $1,488 | 20.3% | 80.5% | 5.6% |
| Melrose Park | 2.99 | 37.7 | 15.6% | 36.8% | 8.0% | 1957 | $1,246 | 14.2% | 72.0% | 4.9% |
| Westchester | 2.34 | 52.2 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 1959 | $1,686 | 42.1% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elmhurst. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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